Down in that jail at Philippi
As midnight came around,
Two men were lying in the dark
By chains securely bound.
Their bleeding wounds and aching bones
Were keeping them awake,
But no amount of pain and wrong
Could make their spirits break.
Those bars and chains had seen a lot,
But what they heard that night
…
When fear begins to fill my heart
It shows my faith is small,
For I’ve been trusting in myself
And not the Lord of all.
If I rely on what I know –
My instincts, skills, and sight –
I start to fear what I can’t see
And tremble in the night.
But if I trust my mighty God
I’ll never have to fear
Because I know He always sees
And stays forever near.
…
When Shadrack and Abednago
With Meshak faced the flame,
They purposed they would do what’s right
And praise God’s holy Name.
They bore the brunt of tyrant rage,
Were roughly seized and bound –
It wasn’t till they reached the fire
That true relief was found.
Within the fire they weren’t alone
For Jesus met them there,
And not a single thread was singed –
No smoke-whiff in their hair.
…
I know the Lord knows everything –
There’s nothing He can’t see;
He sees right now with all the past
And all eternity.
I know the Lord is good and kind –
His love for me is true;
He gave His Son to die for me
And gives me heaven, too.
So, if my God knows everything
And truly wants my best,
Why would I doubt His perfect plan
Or put Him to the test?
…
You’ve promised strength through Jesus Christ
To do the work You give
Sufficient for the task at hand
However long I live.
And when I’m weak I often ask
That You would make me strong
Expecting that I’ll feel prepared
For all that comes along.
But then, perhaps, I’d soon forget
Your strength is holding me;
My foolish heart would turn away
And sink within life’s sea.
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O Lord, who lifts the fallen
And gives the weary rest,
Who heals the broken-hearted
And rescues the oppressed.
Please hear my prayer and help me
In this my time of need
For I’m so weak and weary –
Lord Jesus, intercede.
My hope and expectation
Is in Your grace and love
For You’re so strong and willing
To help me from above.
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