Earths Anchors are Heaven's Hope

Our needs anchor us to this earth, 

and from this place 

where heaven’s hope

 graces earth’s pain, 

we find true worship.

My needs do not Define me – they Refine me!

There is a big difference between the two.  

Daily duties, opportunities to serve others, and the simple challenges, are all easy when there is order and convenience. But how am I in the “hard spots” – when it’s uncomfortable and I don’t FEEL like worshiping.  

The hindrances to worship are nothing more than evidence that I am looking in the wrong places, and often at the wrong faces.  

The truth is worship can happen in every place – especially in the hidden places of hard.

Worship in the “hard spots” proves love is no mere theory, it’s power and grace. 

It is a maturity that knows how to land, stand... and worship, when He is the only One looking.

A Rest Profound

I have seen 

a rest profound, 

a tranquil constant peace

Each time I hear 

that inner voice

 and all my strivings cease

A secret learned 

through

 lessons taught

 by difficulties real

To lean not on

 the strength 

my own

 and trust not how I feel

Each time He led me 

through a trial 

experience did gain

To count all joy

 the hardship and 

embrace with faith the pain

And hope became 

that anchor strong 

to hold my reeling soul

And know beyond

 a shadow’s doubt

 my Lord was in control

The treasure gained 

from buffeting new 

freedom from all care

Assured the same 

good providence 

would every time be there

And from sure hope

 a grateful calm 

serenity was found

As He became

 my confidence 

my own mind became sound

Above: Anna helping Alan and I shop at Sam's.:)