This is an old one but I like to refer to my older poems once in awhile, especially when I am stuck for words on new ones. I've been busy enough lately that I haven't been able to seek that quiet time where my passion can come out through my pen onto paper. So for now, until I can reach that time please enjoy my older poems. Perhaps in a few weeks when I go the the ladies retreat I am planning on going to, I can have the rest I desire and He will lead me beside still waters. Praying that when I am there, I can come up with new works. God Bless You all who read my works. It is very encouraging when I do see people checking out my blog. Thank you for continuing to follow me.
Even though I did not attend church and hadn't given my heart completely to the Lord, I always knew He was there. I was taught He was here and told some of what to pray and learned some bible verses but that was the extent of it for most of my life. When trouble came my way or I was really stuck, I would go to Him, but only when I was desperate. Yet He was always there to pick me up. I never really realized that until I accepted Jesus in my heart. All through this time when I was lost one verse stuck in my mind and constantly popped up to keep me going. It was Psalm 23. It's the only bible verse I never forgot. No matter what I faced, this passage Psalm 23:2-3: He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness. I never really knew what this meant until a few years ago when I made the choice to follow my Lord. It is a constant reminder that I am not alone. That I just need to turn to Him when I need a breather, a reminder or just need to be put back on track. This morning I wanted to start my day in the place that gives me the best start: Beside Still Waters. My day goes so much better after I've spent some time here. Won't you come with me and start your day beside still waters.
Even though I did not attend church and hadn't given my heart completely to the Lord, I always knew He was there. I was taught He was here and told some of what to pray and learned some bible verses but that was the extent of it for most of my life. When trouble came my way or I was really stuck, I would go to Him, but only when I was desperate. Yet He was always there to pick me up. I never really realized that until I accepted Jesus in my heart. All through this time when I was lost one verse stuck in my mind and constantly popped up to keep me going. It was Psalm 23. It's the only bible verse I never forgot. No matter what I faced, this passage Psalm 23:2-3: He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness. I never really knew what this meant until a few years ago when I made the choice to follow my Lord. It is a constant reminder that I am not alone. That I just need to turn to Him when I need a breather, a reminder or just need to be put back on track. This morning I wanted to start my day in the place that gives me the best start: Beside Still Waters. My day goes so much better after I've spent some time here. Won't you come with me and start your day beside still waters.
Beside Still Waters
Oh
Shepherd of mine I pray
That
you will lead me to where I can be calm
To
where my worries rest in your palm
Take
me to a place
Where
all my hurts will wash away
Provide
for me a place
Where
I can rest and receive your grace
Then
let me roam
Beside
still waters until I come home
When
life gets busy and I forget
Pull
me back into this place
Where
I now roam
Let
your waters freely flow
Allow
me to sip when I feel dry
Send
me reminders from your great sky
That
You are the truth, the light and the way
While I linger beside still waters all day
Lead
me beside still waters
Where
peace and tranquility trickle
Shield
me from those who are fickle
Reel
me in when I go deep
From
the tears of worry that I weep
For
You are my life raft
To
let you pass me by would be daft
My
Shepherd dear please keep me near
And beside still waters
Amen
Beautiful Nancy. Inspiring - I need to read this every morning.
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