Song for Every Season

There are times where I am hurting for several reasons-could be a severe trial or a genuine remorse for a repeated sin before my Holy God. And I am without words as the burden is too heavy to bear. At times like this, a song can be such a balm to your soul as it lifts up your spirits.

One such song that lifted me up during that time was, “It is well with my soul”

Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
And hath shed His own blood for my soul.

I love the chorus!! “It is well, with my soul, It is well, it is well, with my soul.”

“...I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content.” Philippians 4:11b

Hope in God!

"Why are you cast down O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; For I shall yet praise Him, the help of my countenance and my God." Psalm 42:11

Our God is powerful and with Him, all things are possible. (Mark 14:36). Remember, Our God will wait that He may be gracious unto you. (Isaiah 30:18)

Remember, how He answered your prayers in the past and how He wiped every tear shed by you in the dark. He knows you coz He made you. "Know that the LORD, He is God! It is He who made us and we are his;" Psalm 100:3

These times are to be treasured, painful as they may be. Yet, it is during these times He reveals Himself to you! You know Him in way like you have never experienced before.

"I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees you; therefore I despise myself, and repent in dust and ashes." Job 42:6

Jesus-My all in all

A weak attempt in writing a few lines to express my Saviour's sufficiency.

Oh to live in the light of His Glory,
To breathe the air of His grace,
Eat of the bread of His life-giving word,
Health to my bones and strength to my heart,
Tis presence a shade from the scorching heat'
This is how my soul gets refreshed.

Are you burdened and in turmoil?
I give thee a sweet suggestion,
O go to Him weary spirit,
Carry no burden that is heavy
Leave it there at His feet,
For it is Jesus who will refresh thee.

Turn your eyes upon Jesus

I just know the refrain of this beautiful song. And as I sing and truly focus my thoughts on my Saviour and Lord, I pray dear Lord that "the things of this world would grow strangely dim in the light of His glory and grace" Will you sing with me??

O soul, are you weary and troubled?
No light in the darkness you see?
There’s light for a look at the Savior,
And life more abundant and free!

Refrain:
Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face,
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim,
In the light of His glory and grace.


Through death into life everlasting
He passed, and we follow Him there;
O’er us sin no more hath dominion—
For more than conquerors we are!


His Word shall not fail you—He promised;
Believe Him, and all will be well:
Then go to a world that is dying,
His perfect salvation to tell!

By Helen .H. Lemmel

Peace and Quiet

The last few days have been very difficult for me. And all I desire is some peace and quiet, and what better person to seek from, than the Prince of Peace Himself, Jesus Christ my Lord. The following hymn just entered my mind and just singing it quietened my soul!

When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.

Refrain

It is well, with my soul,
It is well, with my soul,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.

Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
And hath shed His own blood for my soul.

Refrain

My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!
My sin, not in part but the whole,
Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more,
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!

Refrain

For me, be it Christ, be it Christ hence to live:
If Jordan above me shall roll,
No pang shall be mine, for in death as in life
Thou wilt whisper Thy peace to my soul.

Refrain

But, Lord, ‘tis for Thee, for Thy coming we wait,
The sky, not the grave, is our goal;
Oh trump of the angel! Oh voice of the Lord!
Blessèd hope, blessèd rest of my soul!

Refrain

And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight,
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll;
The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend,
Even so, it is well with my soul.

Refrain

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Desire a quiet soul...

"Lord my heart is not haughty, nor my eyes lofty. Neither do I concern myself with great matters, nor with things too profound for me. Surely I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with his mother; like a weaned child is my soul within me. O Israel, hope in the Lord from this time forth and forever." Psalm 131

I love this Psalm coz it is a simple reminder that I need not be hassled about the why's of my life. Let God be God. And I need to trust Him like a child that trusts his mother. To have a soul calm and composed and resting quietly in the hands of my Heavenly Father is what I desire.

Wait and Watch!

"My soul, wait silently for God alone, for my expectation is from Him." Psalm 62:5

We live in a world that is bustling with activity and we are constantly on the move. When was the last time you actually slowed down and rested? We have become so impatient and restless that we sulk when God seems to take a lot of time to answer our prayers.

This used to trouble me a lot earlier about God's delay in answering my prayers. But then slowly I realized that these waiting periods can be a blessing when I turned my soul to look to God alone. Slowly my dependence on began to grow.

It is one thing to wait and another to wait silently upon God alone! The reward is much sweeter than what you can dream of. You are slowly drawn in a closer fellowship with Him.