When all the questions are asked and answered.
The words which hurt and those which heal, all in one.
And we go our ways and wait for news.
He was left in that place for two years, that he would know it was not his skill that lifted him, but the One who was with him.
And if You choose for me to learn the same, would I let the years lead to bitterness of things denied or the sweetness of knowing it was from You?
Lord, would You lead me to the latter?
“O LORD…
Quieten our souls to call upon thy name; Detach us from the influence of the flesh and the senses…
Bring us into that state which attracts thine eye, and prepare us to receive the proofs of thy love.
Show us our danger, that we may fly to thee for refuge.
Make us sensible of our sin’s disease, that we may value the good Physician.
Placard to us the cross, that it may slay the enmity of our hearts.
Help us to be watchful over our ways, jealous over our tempers, diligent over our hearts.
When we droop, revive us, When we loiter, quicken us, When we go astray, restore us.
Possess us with more of that faith which is the principle of all vital godliness…
May we
be rich in faith,
be strong in faith,
live by faith,
walk by faith,
experience the joy of faith,
do the work of faith,
hope through faith.”
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I know it’s not easy, not saying it’s fair
But close as a prayer somebody cares
You’re a treasure, I hope you know you’re treasured
So hold your head high, wait for the dawn
Keep hanging on, your sadness will turn into laughter
Watch it turn into laughter…
Oh, let the water spill from your eyes
All that you are, all that you’ll be
Someone put the beat in your heart so that you’ll see
You matter
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