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| “You are my lamp, O Lord; : 2 Samuel 22:29 |
I was looking through a little inspirational book called “Giving Thanks for Little Things” when I found the perfect poem to encourage me in present trials.
He Keeps Me Going
It’s God that keeps me going
When my world just falls apart;
It’s He who lifts my spirit
When I grow faint in my heart.
His love always sustains me
In my trials and distress;
I don’t think I could make it
Without God, I must confess.
It’s not my cup He fills up–
It’s the bucket that I bring.
It’s not a song He gives me–
It’s a symphony to sing.
It’s not a lamp He offers–
It’s a floodlight as I walk.
It’s not a voice that whispers–
But a heart-to-heart heard-talk.
It’s not just showers of blessings
Teeming riches does He give;
It’s God that keeps me going
Every moment that I live.
by
Betty Purser Patten
“You are my lamp, O Lord; the Lord turns my darkness into light.” 2 Samuel 22:29 NIV
Is the Lord shining His light into any darkness you might have today?
From My Heart to Yours,
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sarah says:
this is beautiful and the verses the best. My favorite is the Light shines in the darkness and the darkness can’t understand it. His Light is greater than anything else. I’m so grateful for that.
Ginger~~Enchanting Cottage says:
AMEN!What a beautiful poem.
Blessings,
Ginger
Bethe77 says:
What a beautiful and up lfiting poem. I so enjoyed reading that. Thank you for posting. He truly does sustain us.
Blessings
Stefanie Brown says:
What a great poem, shot and verse.
Thank you for sharing!
Mom of M&Ms says:
Beautiful shot, scripture and poem! Thank you
Mom of M&Ms says:
Beautiful shot, scripture and poem! Thank you
Mom of M&Ms says:
Beautiful shot, scripture and poem! Thank you
Mom of M&Ms says:
Beautiful shot, scripture and poem! Thank you
Saleslady371 says:
Jesus really does sustain us in life. I’m always amazed.
Janis@Open My Ears Lord says:
Beth 77~He does carry us and sustain us through those trials
Stefanie~Thank you for your encouraging note. As I look back at the photo, I see where I should have cropped closer and zoomed in more (oldest son suggested taking more of the sky out–hmmm)
sarah~grateful, too, because He lights my way
Saleslady 371~He is marvelous
Ginger~Thank you for coming by
Mom of M&Ms~Reanalyzing how I could have made that shot better 🙂
mypunksmom.com~glad you enjoyed it
Christine~you always hope your photo brings out God’s word more clearly
Jennifer~thank you for your encouraging comment
From My Heart to Yours,
Janis
mypunksmom.com says:
Ooooo! I love this!
Christine says:
Janis, beautiful image to capture the heart of the Scripture you chose!
Blessings, Christine
Our Peculiar Lives says:
That is a neat photo. Great job! And so true, He really is the light in the dark places.
Jessica B says:
Such a beautiful shot! I love the simplicity of it. 🙂
God bless,
Jessica
MarieElizabeth says:
Beautiful photo and thought for the week.
Sharon Kirby says:
Loved the photo – and the words were great, too.
I am beyond exhausted today – and I feel like I am coming to the Lord to have my bucket filled. I know He will be faithful, and that even my bucket will be filled to overflowing!
GOD BLESS!
Faith Hope Cherrytea says:
i luv that concept of Christ as Light ~
‘send forth Your Light & Truth to guide me”…
Stacey says:
Love this part, “It’s not a lamp He offers–
It’s a floodlight as I walk.
It’s not a voice that whispers–
But a heart-to-heart heard-talk.”
Oh, that our hearts would be so close to His that we don’t even need Him to whisper!
Really very beautiful!
Charlotte says:
This is a really beautiful poem. Thank you for sharing it.
Blessings,
Charlotte