"It is when we are in the way of duty that we find giants.
It was when Israel was going forward that the giants appeared.
When they turned back into the wilderness they found none."
- Selected, Streams in the Desert, Vol. 2-
"It is most needful for all servants of Christ to remember that whenever the Lord places a man in a position of responsibility, He will both fit him for it and maintain him in it.
It is, of course, another thing altogether if a man will rush unsent into any field of work, or any post of difficulty or danger. In such a case we may assuredly look for a thorough breakdown, sooner or later. But when God calls a man to a certain position, He will endow him with the needed grace to occupy it.
This holds good in every case. We can never fail if we only cling to the living God. We can never run dry if we are drawing from the fountain. Our tiny springs will soon dry up; but our Lord Jesus Christ declares, 'He that believeth in me, as the Scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.'" - C.H.M.
"We plant our feet, and we fight in prayer."
- Paul Washer -
sermon, Importunity in Prayer, part 1
A friend took this picture and added the verse. It really blessed me, and I hope it is a blessing to some of you as well. It is such a comforting promise. (Picture credit to Joy Lancaster.) ~Brittany
This has been a favorite song of mine for my whole Christian life. Just yesterday Tayte said to me, "Mom, you always seem so strong." I told him, "Oh Son, you do not see me every morning on my knees crying like a baby before the Lord." Truly the warrior is a child. I thought this song went so well with the picture that Brittany posted yesterday. We all understand that our strength is only in the Lord. What a lovely song as only Twila Paris could express so beautifully. I love the transition into the song Do I Trust You. How fitting the resolve. To whom else would we turn? Thou will keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on Thee, for he trusteth in Thee. Isaiah 26:3
Though He slay me, yet will I trust in Him. (Job 13:15)
For I know whom I have believed. (2 Timothy 1:12)
I will not doubt, though all my ships at sea
Come drifting home with broken masts and sails;
I will believe the Hand which never fails,
From seeming evil worketh good for me.
And though I weep because those sails are tattered,
Still will I cry, while my best hopes lie shattered:
"I trust in Thee."
I will not doubt, though all my prayers return
Unanswered from the still, white realm above;
I will believe it is an all-wise love
Which has refused these things for which I yearn;
And though at times I cannot keep from grieving,
Yet the pure ardor of my fixed believing
Undimmed shall burn.
I will not doubt, though sorrows fall like rain,
And troubles swarm like bees about a hive.
I will believe the heights for which I strive
Are only reached by anguish and by pain;
And though I groan and writhe beneath my crosses,
I yet shall see through my severest losses
The greater gain.
I will not doubt. Well anchored in this faith,
Like some staunch ship, my soul braves every gale;
So strong its courage that it will not quail
To breast the mighty unknown sea of death.
Oh, may I cry, though body parts with spirit,
"I do not doubt," so listening worlds may hear it,
With my last breath.
"'In fierce storms,' said an old seaman, 'we must do one thing; there is only one way: we must put the ship in a certain position and keep her there.'
This, Christian, is what you must do. Sometimes, like Paul, you can see neither sun nor stars, and no small tempest lies on you; and then you can do but one thing; there is only one way.
Reason cannot help you; past experiences give you no light. Even prayer fetches no consolation. Only a single course is left. You must put your soul in one position and keep it there.
You must stay upon the Lord; and come what may--winds, waves, cross-seas, thunder, lightening, frowning rocks, roaring breakers--no matter what, you must lash youself to the helm, and hold fast your confidence in God's faithfulness, His covenant engagement, His everlasting love in Christ Jesus. - Richard Fuller
Taken from Streams in the Desert and Springs in the Valley Morning Devotional by Mrs. Charles E. Cowman
This devotional was such a blessing to me when I read it the other day! We must fix our hearts steadfastly upon the Lord, trusting in Him, committing our ways to Him. He is so worthy of our trust, if we will only throw ourselves upon Him in complete confidence. He is so faithful! Although this post is a little long, I can't help but to share this song because it has been a blessing to me the last few days and very much goes along with the devotional. It is based on one of my favorite Scripture passages in Isaiah, talking about having confidence in God, in all that He is, and waiting upon Him. I hope you will be blessed by it as well!
