I can’t quit singing this Stuart Townend song or mulling over its richness again and again in my mind. . . The comfort these truths contain transcends any trial we could imagine here on earth, and even our own mortality.
Through many stages of life, I have my “song.” And later, I will hear that song and instantly connect it with what was going on in life at that particular stage.
This is my “song” right now.
I keep thinking of the life of the prophet Jeremiah (one of my favorite Old Testament characters) with each verse.
I hope the truth of these words will bless your heart as well.
THERE IS A HOPE
by Stuart Townend and Mark Edwards
Copyright (c) 2007 Thankyou Music.
There is a hope that burns within my heart,
That gives me strength for ev’ry passing day;
A glimpse of glory now revealed in meager part,
Yet drives all doubt away:
I stand in Christ, with sins forgiv’n;
and Christ in me, the hope of heav’n!
My highest calling and my deepest joy,
to make His will my home.
There is a hope that lifts my weary head,
A consolation strong against despair,
That when the world has plunged me in its deepest pit,
I find the Savior there!
Through present sufferings, future’s fear,
He whispers, “Courage!” in my ear.
For I am safe in everlasting arms,
And they will lead me home.
There is a hope that stands the test of time,
That lifts my eyes beyond the beckoning grave,
To see the matchless beauty of a day divine
When I behold His face!
When sufferings cease and sorrows die,
and every longing satisfied,
then joy unspeakable will flood my soul,
For I am truly home.
My faith has been continually bolstered by the Bible verses reminding us that our God is a God of hope.
This song had been such a blessing to me, and I am looking forward to sharing it with our congregation. Thanks for introducing it to me. Next to the Word of God, the best thing you can share is music.
Hi, Becky…I saw on Femina that you are on bed rest, and I wanted to let you know I’m praying for you as you have two care for those little ones and have to lie low…very oxymoronic! I know how hard it is as with ten children I was on bed rest in nine pregnancies, for a total of over two years on bed rest. It was very hard and God taught me so much about depending on Him. Now it is a distant memory as my youngest will soon be nine, and I can now say it was worth all the boredom, worry, and even the occasional chaos. May God bless you for growing that little soul in your body and being willing to sacrifice so much for His sake.
Blessings,
Carmon
Thank you so much for your prayers! I can’t imagine bedrest through nine pregnancies! Wow, that makes three pregnancies with bedrest seem so small! I’m sure you are right–looking back it will seem such a small “trial” for such a wonderful gift as a child! And God’s grace certainly is sufficient to meet our every need. Thank you for the encouraging words!