Sing of His Goodness

I will sing the Lord’s praise, for He has been good to me. – (Psalm 13:6, NIV)

Then I will sing to the Lord because He was so good to me. – (Psalm 13:6, ERV)

I will sing to the Eternal, for He is always generous with me. – (Psalm 13:6, VOICE)

There is nothing quite like being near the ocean to raise up awe and wonder at the goodness of God. His hands crafted the beauty and power, and at a word He tells the waves how far they may come ashore. We are blessed with blue skies in Lincoln City, Oregon, and comfortable temperatures in the sixties. A weekend away with my love after nearly a week apart is such a wonderful blessing and a memorable way to begin my next trip around the sun. God is so good to me. This does not mean that my journey is trouble-free or easy, but it does mean that I am acutely aware of His goodness and His presence, and I can look back and see just how incredibly He has strengthened me and led me through every trial and triumph. My heart is filled with praise throughout my days, as His love is tangible to me. May we ever sing praise to He who is worthy of it all; for He is so good to us all.

Look out in wonder,

the beauty brings awe;

His fingerprints clear,

His work without flaw.

From blue skies above,

to powerful sea;

Purposefully made,

for you and for me.

Array of colors,

wherever we go;

beauty to behold,

make His power known.

Ever I’ll give thanks,

for He is so good;

help, hope, love and life,

by grace understood.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your goodness and grace that is poured out upon us throughout all our days. Thank You for the beauty that surrounds us and the hope that dwells within us. Forgive us for not praising You enough for all that You are and how incredibly You love. Teach us to sing of the glory of Your goodness and to ever give You praise. Show us how to love those around us in such a way that Your heart is made clear to all. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we sing praise to You throughout all of our days, for You are worthy of all of our thanks and praise. Amen.

© Shannon Elizabeth Grabrick and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present

Sing to Him, sing praise to Him; tell of all His wonderful acts. – 1 Chronicles 16:9

Hope as an Anchor

We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. – (Hebrews 6:19a, NIV)

This hope is like an anchor for us. It is strong and sure and keeps us safe. – (Hebrews 6:19a, ERV)

We have this certain hope like a strong, unbreakable anchor holding our souls to God Himself. – (Hebrews 6:19a, TPT)

 

God is our hope that secures our soul when all seems unsteady around us. He is our anchor in rough waters and keeps us safe through the most severe of storms. The Lord is strong and secure, even when our circumstances would lead us to believe otherwise. Just as calm waters and blue skies appear again after even the most tumultuous of storms at sea, so too does hope return as lessons are learned, while He calms the storms in me. May we hold fast to hope in He who is our anchor, strong and secure; as He has an unbreakable hold on our hearts and lives and will not let go.

 

We have hope secure, 

It anchors the soul;

For it’s strong and sure,

It’s God in control.

The place hope is found,

Is trusting in God;

He is safe harbor,

Each course that we plot.

Hold fast to the hope,

That anchors the soul;

It’s firm and secure,

And in Him, we’re whole.

 

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You are the hope that anchors our soul, firm and secure. Thank You that we can trust in You and You are strong and sure to keep us safe in You. Forgive us for seeking security anywhere other than You. Teach us to trust You more, as You alone are the One who is the anchor for our soul when waters grow rough from life’s storms. Show us how to love those around us in a way that helps set stability where things are shaky and points people to You, the anchor for our soul. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we cling to hope in You, the anchor of our soul. Amen.

 

© Shannon Elizabeth Moreno and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present

 

God has brought me laughter, and everyone who hears about this will laugh with me. – Genesis 21:6