Forever Love
June 29, 2011
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“Give thanks to the Lord for he is good;
His love endures forever.”
Psalm 118:1
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His love endures forever
Somethings always stay the same
Let the children of God say
His love is without end
He’s the cornerstone
A love that cannot be moved
The rock in my soul
Much stronger than my feelings
His mercy I will build on
God is at my side
In my distress I cried out
I’ll not be afraid
The Lord has been my helper
I shall forgive all my foes
God is my refuge
I will not trust in princes
In the likes of men
My enemy is within
I was thrust down and falling
The Lord is my strength and song
He is my savior and friend
He’ll not leave or forsake me
His promise is true
“I shall not die, I shall live”
His right hand will raise me up
I will recount all his deeds
In my unbelief
I am the work of the Lord
I will be clay in his hands
I will collapse in his arms
And call him “Abba”
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The Real Secret
June 5, 2011
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I say to the Lord
Preserve me, you’re my refuge
It is you alone
Who will provide happiness
You’ve given marvelous love
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God waited for me
To hit the bottom and come
I chose to surrender now
My judgment and pain
To the one who understands
Who became fully human
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There’s no one but God
Who’ll show me the path of life
My heart rejoices
A decision based on hope
I arise from the ashes
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The Lord gives counsel
He’s qualified to do that
At night he will direct me
I’ll keep him in sight
Even when I don’t feel him
Sometimes my feelings will lie
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You’re my portion and my cup
You give me the living water
Your words make me your delight
I believe your word
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I have found you are enough
You are the one who made me
And meets me with compassion
I need your mercy
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You, Lord, are my lamp
God, you light up my darkness
You break through the barriers
Lord, you scale the wall
I accept you as my shield
I find my refuge in you
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© Terry S. Smith
June 3, 2011
Meditations written after reading Psalm 13, 16-19 and the book “Safe Within Your Love”, by David Hazard.
Dedicated to my precious daughters, Sara, Melissa, Margaret, and Elizabeth.