Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Give Us Peace

Yesterday we received news that our 2 yr old son may have a serious, potentially life-threatening digestive disease that has no cure, but can be successfully controlled through strict dietary changes. My first reaction, which unfortunately seems to be par for the course for me, was to respond in fear, instead of having faith in our heavenly Father and His plans for Jaxon's life.

I realize I need to immerse myself in God's Word, which always ministers His peace and comfort. Verses like..."Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning"...."In this world you will have trouble, but take heart, I have overcome"....and my all-time favorite, "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

The following lyrics are taken from John Rutter's "The Falcon", and are based on Revelation 7:15-17. In these tumultuous times, no matter what is happening around me, my heart can be at peace because of the promise of heaven where He will dwell with us forever.

Behold, the city of God is with men.
He will dwell with them,
and they shall be His people.
And God Himself will be with them.

They shall hunger no more
neither thirst any more.
The sun shall not strike them,
nor any scorching heat.

For the Lamb in the midst of the throne
will be their shepherd.
And He will lead them to springs of living water.

And God shall wipe away
all tears from their eyes;
And there shall be no more death,
neither sorrow nor crying;
Neither shall there be any more pain,
For the former things have passed away.
Dona nobis pacem

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"The Falcon III"
~ by John Rutter
~based on Revelation 7:15-17