I came naked from my mother’s womb, and I will be naked when I leave.
The Lord gave me what I had, and the Lord has taken it away.
Praise the name of the Lord!
(Job 1:21; NLT).
1. Whatever you give,
And whatever you take,
I will face it all, Father,
And praise you.
2. Whatever you give,
And whatever you take,
I know you will work
For my good.
3. Whatever you give,
And whatever you take,
I will bear and accept it
As part of your plan.
4. Whatever you give,
And whatever you take,
I will thank you for everything,
Trusting your love.
🖤
Where once there were thorns, cypress trees will grow.
Where nettles grew, myrtles will sprout up.
These events will bring great honour to the Lord’s name;
they will be an everlasting sign of his power and love.
(Isaiah 55:13; NLT).
References
1. To keep me from becoming proud, I was given a thorn in my flesh… Three times I begged the Lord to take it away. Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me… for when I am weak, then I am strong (2 Corinthians 12:7-10; NLT).
Yours, O Lord, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty. Everything in the heavens and on earth is yours, O Lord, and this is your kingdom. We adore you as the one who is over all things (1 Chronicles 29:11; NLT).
2. We know that in all things God works for good with those who love him (Romans 8:28; GNT).
3. You cannot be my disciple unless you carry your own cross and follow me (Luke 14:27; CEV).
People cannot see the whole scope of God’s work from beginning to end (Ecclesiastes 3:11; NLT).
The Lord will work out his plans for my life (Psalm 138:8; NLT).
God saved us and called us to live a holy life… That was his plan from before the beginning of time – to show us his grace through Jesus Christ (2 Timothy 1:9; NLT).
“I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope” (Jeremiah 29:11; NLT).
4. My child, don’t reject the Lord’s discipline, and don’t be upset when he corrects you. For the Lord corrects those he loves, just as a father corrects the child in whom he delights (Proverbs 3:11-12; NLT).
Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; RSV).
Trust in God and trust also in me (John 14:1; NLT).