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Be still and know that God exists

He entered the world of pain

Became human, faced our shame

And said, “I forgive you.”

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No sweeter words I have heard

Expressed with great compassion

There is One who understands

Who loves and forgives

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He understands the deep pain

As the Father gave His Son

Was silent when they killed him

Sacrifice of love

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He is closer than the blood

That is flowing through your veins

He is the air that you breathe

You’re held in His hands

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When I cannot sleep

I will arise and weep with

A friend who will never leave

I know this by faith

It’s become certain and sure

His promise always restores

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I will meditate

I’ll choose my focus today

I am worn out with groaning

My tears fill my bed

And I drench my couch with tears

My eyes grow weak with sorrow

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The Lord hears my cry

He accepts my weak prayers

There is no language to speak

Unspeakable loss

I can only surrender

To the one who understands

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Terry S. Smith

August 2, 2010

Meditations written after reading Psalm 1–8, Proverbs 2, and Romans 8.  Dedicated to the LaVelle Family.

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