In the Midst ... There Is

In the midst of despair, there is hope,
In the midst of the darkness, a light,
In the midst of the fire, a cool breeze to blow,
And a haven of rest in the fight,

In the midst of the gloom, there's a promise
That joy, in the morning will come,
In the storm, there's a shelter, a place you can hide,
And a Father to whom you can run!

Come to me, all you weary and burdened, he said.
And see that my burden is light.
The yoke will not chafe, not when you yoke with me,
And rest for your souls you will find.

So come cast your cares on the master
And know, indeed, he cares for you;
Not even a sparrow can fall, save, he wills it
And your life is in his hands, too.
So trust him whose promise is true.

© Copyright 2006 by Jon F Caudle Jr

As you contemplate the provision that God makes for his saints, whom he has sent into trials, remember to pray for those whom you know who are in the midst of these trying fires. Pray that God will pour out his mercy upon them, and that they will trust their Father.

Gracious Father, God of Mercy

Gracious Father, God of mercy,
Grant your children rest tonight;
Grant that their hearts would be trusting,
Knowing you will do what's right.

Grant them wisdom in decisions
That they're called upon to make;
Grant them fortitude to press on
When naysayers they must face.

Grant them courage in these hours
When their hearts could fail for fear,
Grant that they would cry out to You,
Confident that You will hear.

Gracious Father, God of mercy,
Reach forth with your mighty pow'r,
Healing bring to heart and body,
Be their strong and mighty tower.

In the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Amen.