You are a God of forgiveness, gracious and merciful,
slow to become angry, and rich in unfailing love
(Nehemiah 9:17; NLT).
1. God is shelter, and space;
Mercy, and grace;
2. Forgiveness, and care;
Wrathful, yet fair;
3. Salvation, and might;
Darkness, and light;
4. Tumult, and peace;
God is love, without cease.
References
1. All humanity finds shelter in the shadow of your wings (Psalm 36:7; NLT).
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth (Genesis 1:1; NLT).
There is […] one God and Father, who is over all, and in all, and living through all (Ephesians 4:5-6; NLT).
2. He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases. He redeems me from death and crowns me with love and tender mercies (Psalm 103:2-4; NLT).
God is a raging fire (Deuteronomy 4:24; ESV).
Everything he does is just and fair (Deuteronomy 32:4; NLT).
3. The Lord is my light and my salvation (Psalm 27:1; NLT).
He shrouded himself in darkness (Psalm 18:11; NLT).
4. I hear the tumult of the raging seas as your waves and surging tides sweep over me (Psalm 42:7; NLT).
The Lord is peace (Judges 6:24; NLT).
God is love (1 John 4:16; NLT).
That one line, “God is love” tells us all we need to know. It is the fulfilment of the whole of scripture, from Genesis to Revelation. It is the anchor in our storm, the warmth against the chill. It is all we need! Great wee encouraging poem Ruth, God bless you sister.
Thank you – I’m delighted it’s struck a chord! xxxx
you write with a simplicity that’s almost magnetic…..i just wanted to glance through but ended up lingering as long as it took…God bless you and continue to use you
Thank you so much. I try hard! XXXXXX