Early morning hymns

Some things are just too good! God knows our wants. God knows our needs. He responds accordingly. He knows our hearts and what we mean. He knows that sometimes we ask for something with only half our heart. Sometimes He gives it to us anyway. Sometimes we're not ready. Sometimes we are ready but don't ask. And then sometimes, God pulls out an Ace and throws you for a loop. Those are the best moments.

Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus

and watch Him do a wondrous work.

Just to take Him at His word

and know He will come through in your desperation.

Just to rest upon His promise

and trust that He has not forgotten.

Just to know thus sayth the Lord

and the Word of the Lord is solid.

Jesus, Jesus how I trust Him

I could never wish for anything more!

How I proved Him o'er and o'er

in spite of every doubt!

Jesus, Jesus precious Jesus

the sweetest name I'll every hear!

Oh, for Grace to trust Him more

and Oh for mercy to call His name!

I'm so glad I learned to trust Him

in spite of all my other whims!

precious Jesus, Saviour, Friend

Hope, Joy, Peace are all His!

And I know that He is with me

even when I feel alone.

Will be with me to the end!

Yesterday, I was feeling low and desperate. I was looking at the mess I had made with my life - and what a mess it was becoming! I was upset with myself for being so timid and uncommitted-like in my faith. I prayed that God would give me an opportunity for to talk about how I love - and you know what? - HE DID!!! When God answers a prayer, what can compare to that? Even though it's been 10 hours, and I barely remember the words of my plee, I still can shake the feeling of joy!

Am I still weary? Am I still searching for rest? Yes. But seeing God's faithfulness makes it so much easier to have peace!

My blue Bible has some of its first markings. I started in John - my favorite book. The first verses really show God's timing and God's plan. His steadfastness. In the beginning was the Word. He was light and darkness has not overcome it. The Word became flesh that we may know Him who was with God and whom God sent. God knew the moment, from the beginning. Jesus knew it too. He was there making everything. Everything exists through Him. He came into His creation to show us who He is. Not to tell us, but to show us. The Word became flesh and dwelt among us! Promise made, promise kept. Talk about a plan! Talk about timing! So sweet!!

Let us labor for the Master from the dawn to setting sun!

Let us talk of all His wondrous love and care!

And when all of life is over, and our work on earth is done,

and the role is called up yonder, I'll be there!