There's something about the night when the busyness of the day quells, and your thoughts settle, that you are found vulnerable. If you're like me, you may have zonked out within seconds. Or perhaps your mind has wandered to preoccupations and worries. I think it's those last minutes of your day that reveal where your heart is. Is your heart engaged with the Lord, or is it in murky waters of what you have to do tomorrow, next week, next year? Are you thinking about the stressors in your life? Yes, we get physical rest, but have our souls found rest in the Lord? Have the comforts of His Word been present this week? I think something about songs help words sink in, in a unique way. In light of that, here is a song that has been of comfort to me, helping me see God as my firm foundation.
I love that vs 2-5 has God speaking the hymn to his people. He consoles and supports by reminding us who He is.
Fear not, I am with you, O be not dismayed,
for I am your God and will still give you aid;
I'll strengthen you, help you, and cause you to stand,
upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand
When through the deep waters I call you to go,
the rivers of sorrow shall not overflow;
for I will be with you, your troubles to bless,
and sanctify to you your deepest distress.
When through fiery trials your pathway shall lie,
my grace, all sufficient, shall be your supply;
the flame shall not hurt you; I only design
your dross to consume, and your gold to refine.
The soul that on Jesus has leaned for repose,
I will not, I will not desert to its foes
that soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake,
I'll never, no never, no never forsake.
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