Standing on the promises . . .

One thing that I remember doing as a Girl Guide, which had held me in good stead almost all the days of my life was the things I did for my Religion in Life Badge . . . one  of which was to memorize the 23rd Psalm . . .

The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall  not want.  He maketh me to lie down in green pastures.  He leadeth me beside  the still waters . . .  He restoreth my soul . . .

I was probably eleven when I memorized these verses of Scripture and they have stayed with me all of my life . . .  bringing comfort to me oftimes throughout the years.  They are beautiful words.



I probably didn't realize the significance of the words when I memorized them, or how very much they would come to mean to me in my life when I was eleven years old.   They were quite simply a means to an end at that time . . .  something which I had to do to get my badge.

He leadeth me in paths of righteousness for His names sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me . . . 

Life is hard.  I don't believe that anyone leads a charmed life . . .  even those who appear to do so.   The rain falls on the righteous and the unrighteous alike.  It has ever been so.  When rain has fallen in my life . . . I have found great comfort in the words of this passage of scripture . . .



To me they have been like the warm arms of the Saviour . . .  wrapped around me in love.  I can feel His presence and I know I am not alone.   I have never been alone . . . He will not ever lead me astray and if I follow Him . . . things will get better.   I know this to be true.

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

Despite any trials  . . .  I have always been able to salvage something good . . . a tender mercy to add to my cup of life which does overflow with beautiful things amidst all the sorrows . . .



And it is enough . . .  I am able to draw from the well of contentment, despite all the slings and arrows life throws at me because . . . HE . . . IS . . . ENOUGH . . .  I do feel His love.  I do feel His presence.  I know that there is nothing I can feel that He has not already felt . . .  and that is not brainwashing . . .  that is peace.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

And yes  . . .  there are days that I struggle.  But I always get through them and with the light that comes with each  day that begins anew, I know I can start over again . . .  afresh and comforted . . . renewed.  I may not always see the light but I know that it is there . . .  and knowing is enough.  Knowing helps me to keep putting one foot in front of the other.

Because I trust in His promises.

No thought to carry with you through today  . . .  but a song.  Pause the music at the top of this page and have a listen.   You will be blessed for doing so.  I promise.




I hope that as you listen you can feel of His love.

  

In The English Kitchen today . . . . Chocolate Fudgie Wudgies.   Dangerously tasty. 

Have a full and blessed Sunday . . .  don't forget . . .

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And I do too!