Lord,
May I rest in peace,
And wake in hope.
May I wake in hope,
And wait in faith.
May I wait in faith,
And live in love.
May I live in love,
And rest in peace.
References
Those who follow godly paths will rest in peace when they die (Isaiah 57:2; NLT).
Three things will last forever — faith, hope and love — and the greatest of these is love (1 Corinthians 13:13; NLT).
Wait patiently for him (Psalm 37:7; NIV).
Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them (1 John 4:16; NIV).
Happy Easter to you all xxxxxxx
Lord,
Helping those who suffer
Is the same as helping you –
This is what you taught your friends,
And I believe it’s true.
Lifting those who stumble
Is the same as lifting you –
Thus, Simon had to lend his strength,
So you could stand anew.
Serving those who perish
Is the same as serving you –
Like Mary, and her sister,
And their friend, the Magdalen.
Loving other people
Is the same as loving you –
As God loved you on Easter Day,
So you could rise again.
References
Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me (Matthew 25:40; NIV).
As they led Jesus away, a man named Simon, who was from Cyrene, happened to be coming in from the countryside. The soldiers seized him and put the cross on him and made him carry it behind Jesus (Luke 23:26; NLT).
Standing near the cross were Jesus’ mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary (the wife of Clopas), and Mary Magdalene (John 19:25; NLT).
God raised him to life on the third day (Acts 10:40; NLT).
Father God,
I praise you –
You are so kind to me.
Father God,
I thank you –
You heal, and set me free.
Father God,
I love you –
You wash away my sin.
Father God,
I serve you –
My Saviour, and my King.
References
How kind the Lord is! (Psalm 116:5; NLT).
He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases (Psalm 103:3; NLT).
He is the God […] who sets me free from my enemies (2 Samuel 22:49; NIV).
You are my Father, my God, the Rock my Saviour (Psalm 89:26; NIV).
You are my King (Psalm 44:4; NLT).
Lord,
When I can’t pray
I cry to you;
When I can’t face the day
I fly to you.
Lord,
When I’m storm-tossed
I cry to you;
And when all hope is lost
I fly to you.
Lord,
When I despair
I cry to you;
Trusting in your care,
I fly to you.
Lord,
When I must die
I’ll cry to you,
And then my soul, at last,
Will fly to you.
References
Hear my cry, O Lord (Psalm 119:149; NLT).
Oh, that I had wings like a dove! I would fly away and be at rest (Psalm 55:6; NKJV).
The disciples went and woke him up, shouting, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!” (Matthew 8:25; NLT).
Our hope is lost (Ezekiel 37:11; RSV).
I am sick with despair (Psalm 35:12; NLT).
Trust in God (John 14:1; NLT).
He cares about you (1 Peter 5:7; NLT).
All of us must die eventually (2 Samuel 14:14; NLT).
When Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit (Luke 23:46; KJV).
Seventy years are given to us! Some even live to eighty. But even the best years are filled with pain and trouble; soon they disappear and we fly away (Psalm 90:10; NLT).
The dust returns to the ground it came from, and the spirit returns to God who gave it (Ecclesiastes 12:7; NIV).
When I’m sick, Lord,
Help me still to serve you.
When I’m hurt, Lord,
Help me to forgive.
When I sin, Lord,
Help me to say sorry.
Then, though I am dust,
I’ll fully live!
References
Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only (Luke 4:8; NIV).
When you are praying, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your sins, too (Mark 11:25; NLT).
If you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift (Matthew 5:23-4; NIV).
I am nothing but dust and ashes (Genesis 18:27; NIV).
I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full (John 10:10; NIV).
Hello, everyone. I want to let you all know that I’m in hospital with breathing difficulties, just in case there is some disruption to my daily posts. I was admitted on Monday, and am currently waiting to have a scan and, hopefully, a diagnosis. Love to you all, from Ruth XXXXX
Lord,
Whether my tests are great or small,
May I help those who stumble.
Whether my pain is strong or weak,
May I help others through.
Whether my tears fall fast or slow,
May I help those who suffer.
Whether my life is long or short,
May I, like Christ, serve you.
References
The Lord tests the heart (Proverbs 17:3; NLT).
Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows (John 16:33; NLT).
Mourn with those who mourn (Romans 12:15; NRSV).
Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me (Matthew 25:40; NIV).
Most glorious Father,
Our consuming fire.
How we adore you, Christ,
Our purifier.
Pray for us, Holy Ghost,
Our souls inspire.
O glorious Three in One –
Our hearts’ desire.
References
God is a consuming fire (Deuteronomy 4:24; NIV).
The blood of Jesus […] purifies us from all sin (1 John 1:7; NIV).
The Holy Spirit prays for us with groaning that cannot be expressed in words (Romans 8:26; NLT).
There is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding (Job 32:8; KJV).
Our hearts’ desire is to glorify your name (Isaiah 26:8; NLT).
