Category: comfort

Learning from life

Ruth Kirk

My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me.
Yet not as I will, but as you will (Matthew 26:39; NIV).

1. Lord,
You know unerringly
Just what we need to learn,

2. So everything
We face in life with prayer
Can help us turn

3. Towards you, Father,
And your Son,
Your Holy Spirit, too,

4. For you
Are our great Comforter:
The God who helps us through.

References

1. Lord, you have examined my heart and know everything about me (Psalm 139:1; NLT).

2. All things work together for good to those who love God (Romans 8:28; NKJV).

3. Turn to me now, while there is time. Give me your hearts (Joel 2:12, NLT).

4. I will send you the Advocate [or Comforter] (John 15:26; NLT).

He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy (Psalm 28:7; NLT).

Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me (Psalm 23:4; KJV).

You never tire

Ruth Kirk

The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He will not grow tired or weary (Isaiah 40:28; NIV).

1. You never tire of hearing: Lord, I love you!
You never tire of listening to my cares.
You never tire of stirring me to learn, Lord;
You never tire of answering my prayers.

2. You never tire of hearing: I rejoice, Lord!
You never tire of welcoming my praise.
You never tire of spurring me to grow, Lord;
You never tire of shepherding my ways.

3. You never tire of hearing: Father, help me!
You never tire of comforting my tears.
You never tire of sharing all my sorrows;
You never tire of lightening my fears.

4. You never tire of hearing: Lord, I’m sorry!
You never tire of helping me forgive.
You never tire of pardoning my sins, Lord;
You never tire of wanting me to live.

5. You never tire of hearing: Thank you, Father!
You never tire of giving me your Son.
You never tire of pouring out your Spirit;
You never tire of me – for we are one.

 

References

1. He hears us (1 John 5:15; NLT).
I love you, Lord; you are my strength (Psalm 18:1; NLT).

2. I rejoice in the Lord (Psalm 104:34; NLT).
The Lord is my shepherd […] He guides me along right paths (Psalm 23:1,3; NLT).

3. He helps me (Psalm 28:7; NLT).
In all their suffering he also suffered, and he personally rescued them (Isaiah 63:9; NLT).

4. I am deeply sorry for what I have done (Psalm 38:18; NLT).
My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life (John 10:10; NLT).

5. We thank you, O God (Psalm 75:1; NLT).
I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one – as you are in me, Father, and I am in you (John 16:21; NLT).

God who sees me

Ruth Kirk

1. God who sees me,
You are light;
Guiding always,
Day and night.

2. God who knows me,
You are truth;
Teaching, Lord,
Without reproof.

3. God who keeps me,
You are fire;
Saving souls
Your one desire.

4. God who hears me,
You are peace;
Comforting, Lord,
Without cease.

5. God who made me,
You are love;
Pouring down
From heaven above.

 

References

1. You are the God who sees me (Genesis 16:13; NLT).
God is light (1 John 1:5; NLT).
He guides me along right paths (Psalm 23:3; NLT).

2. God knows people’s hearts (Acts 15:8; NLT).
The Spirit is truth (1 John 5:6; NKJV).
He is very patient with those on whom his anger falls (Romans 9:22; NLT).

3. He keeps me safe (Psalm 55:18; NLT).
The Lord your God is a consuming fire (Deuteronomy 4:24; NIV).
He will save the souls of the needy (Psalm 72:13; NLT).

4. The Lord hears my voice (Psalm 55:17; NLT).
The Lord is peace (Judges 6:24; NLT).
He comforts us in all our troubles (2 Corinthians 1:4; NLT).

5. He made us, and we are his (Psalm 100:3; NLT).
God is love (1 John 4:16; NLT).
Each day the Lord pours out his unfailing love upon me (Psalm 42:8; NLT).

I love you

Ruth Kirk

Hello, everyone. I’ve just discovered that yesterday’s post again only reached those who follow me by email. I don’t know why this happened, but will try to guard against it in future. Meanwhile, I’m re-posting that day’s prayer, so no one will miss out. I’m really sorry this happened.

How powerful you are, Lord God,
I love you.
My rock and refuge every day,
I love you.

May I walk in your narrow way,
I love you,
And always praise your name, and pray,
I love you.

How wonderful you are, Lord God,
I love you.
My teacher and my steadfast guide,
I love you.

May I give up all hate and pride,
I love you,
And always journey at your side,
I love you.

How glorious you are, Lord God,
I love you.
My advocate and comfort still,
I love you.

May I thank you for good and ill,
I love you,
And always try to do your will,
I love you.

References

God is all-powerful (Job 36:22; NLT).

He is my refuge, a rock where no enemy can reach me (Psalm 62:7; NLT).

The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is a wonderful teacher (Isaiah 28:29; NLT).

How glorious is our God! (Deuteronomy 32:3; NLT).

I will send you the Advocate [or Comforter] – the Spirit of truth (John 15:26; NLT).

Should we accept only good from the hand of God, and never anything bad? (Job 2:10; NLT).

I want your will to be done, not mine (Matthew 26:39; NLT).