Above is a pic of my youngest daughter and me.
My Husband, My brother in Christ
May you fight with all your life for what is true
While the road we walk is difficult indeed
I could not ask for more than what you've already been
Only that you would say these prayers for me
May your heart break enough that compassion enters in
May your strength all be spent upon the weak
All the castles and crowns you build and place upon your head
May they all fall, come crashing down around your feet
May you find every step to be harder than the last
So your character grows greater each stride
May your company be of humble insignificance
May your weakness be your only source of pride
What you do unto others may it all be done to you
May you meet the One who made us
And see Him smile when life is through
May your blessings be many but not what you hoped they'd be
And when you look upon the broken
May mercy show you what you could not see
May you never be sure of any plans you desire
But you'd learn to trust the plan He has for you
May your passions be tried and tested in the holy fire
May you fight with all your life for what is true
I have prayed for you now all of my dear and faithful friends
But what I wish is more than I could ever speak
As the way wanders on I'll long to see you once again
Until then, would you say these prayers for me?
Oh, that you would pray for me.
by -Kendall Payne (Pray)
“David did not expect to pass through life without experiencing difficulties. He had to fight Goliath and he had to go into the cave of Adullam. He expected to have troubles and he certainly was not disappointed. Nor will you be. Do not reckon that God will give you a life without difficulty! Tell me, if you can, of any child of His who ever had such a portion? He had one Son without sin, but no son without sorrow. No, that Son who had no sin was the Man of Sorrows and acquainted with grief—so you must expect the Lord to deal with you as He does with the rest of His household.”—1894, Sermon #2372, C.H. Spurgeon
“We cannot show our courage unless we have difficulties and troubles. A man cannot become a veteran soldier if he never goes to battle. No man can get his sea legs if he lives always on land. Rejoice, therefore, in your tribulations, because they give you opportunities of exhibiting a believing confidence and, thereby, glorifying the name of the Most High. But take heed that you have faith, true faith in God—do not become a puppet of impressions— much less a slave of the judgments of others. To have David’s faith, you must be as David. No man may take up a confidence of his own making— it must be a real work of the Spirit and growth of Grace within—grasping with living tendrils the promise of the living God.”—1892, Sermon #2237, C.H. Spurgeon
Now, go take a look at THIS. It is a video that will stir your heart to praise the Lord and weep tears of joy for the One who is far greater a Saviour than we are great in our sin.
Comments
Crystal at Biblical Womanhood has from time to time shared small bites of Amy Carmichael's writings such as can be read at the link below. They've spoken to my heart today just as your post has, Lisa.
http://www.theswap.com/BBS/DCForumID11/766.html
Posted by: JOYce | May 2, 2008 11:25 AM
You are a blessing JOYce. Thank you for the link. Crystal has a God-honoring, excellent site.
Posted by: Lisa Nunley | May 5, 2008 09:03 AM