Storms rejuvenate our soul, helps to redefine the focus of priorities. A clean slate means opportunity. Winds forcing a new direction that fear and indecision are unable to control. It's a reminder that God keeps His promises.
The lark soars singing from its nest,
And tells aloud
His trust in God, and so is blest
Let come what cloud.
He has no store, he sows no seed,
Yet sings aloud, and doth not heed.
Through cloudy day or scanty feed,
He sings to shame
Men who forget in fear of need
a Father's name.
The heart that trusts forever sings,
And feels as light as it has wings;
A well of peace within it springs.
Come good or ill,
Whate'er to-day or morrow bring,
It is His will.
Hannah Whitall Smith
Hannah Whitall Smith
Embrace hope!
photo credit: Hani Amir
I am always reminded that life's storms are merely God's way of reminding us to turn to Him. He loves us. He wants to hear from us. You're right. It gives me great hope!
ReplyDeleteHi there, this is my first time stopping in. I really love that poem you posted. It spoke volumes to me about putting my hope in His unfailing love (Psalm 147:11).
ReplyDeleteLynda, God bless you and fill you will all hope!
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Beautiful! I love Hannah Whitall Smith! It has many years since I have read anything by her!
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Have a wonderful Wednesday!
This: "Hope rejuvinates the soul, and helps to redefine the focus of priorities." is sooo true~~~ Thank you for a beautiful post =)
ReplyDeleteI Am Embracing Hope!
Beautiful! Thanks for posting!
ReplyDelete"Hope helps redefine the focus of priorities." So true. We have to claim hope, cling to it, and live by it.
ReplyDeleteA very lovely post. Hope is such s positive word. The thoughts were inspiring!
ReplyDeleteBlessings to you!
Thanks for this beautiful post. Hoping can be hard sometimes, but I love the verse from the Psalms where it says "still hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him."
ReplyDeleteStefanie