For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth. Colossians 1:16

Friday, May 25, 2012

I love hymns.  Seriously, hymns are the best.  For every situation, there is a hymn that could eloquently say what you are going through.  One of my favorite hymns is Thanks to God which reminds me of 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18: "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."  Thanks to God captures that instruction so beautifully. 


Thanks for prayers that Thou hast answered,
Thanks for what Thou dost deny!
Thanks for storms that I have weathered,
Thanks for all Thou dost supply!
Thanks for pain, and thanks for pleasure,
Thanks for comfort in despair!
Thanks for grace that none can measure,
Thanks for love beyond compare!

It is just so beautiful!  The hymn that has been on my heart and in my mind is Blessed Assurance.  (You should listen to it.)  I have been so overwhelmed by the way God has been providing through people to bring together everything for me to return to France.  Financially, I should be able to apply for my visa soon, and then return to my beloved brothers and sisters in France.  God has been so faithful and so patient with me in my frustrations.  In no way have I been completely accepting of God's plans, but I have found that-as the Bible has been saying for hundreds of years-when I am trusting in God, He is faithful and provides.

Perfect submission, all is at rest,
I in my Savior am happy and blest,
Watching and waiting, looking above,
Filled with His goodness, lost in His love.

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