Devotional: A dog is known as man’s best friend. Obedient through training to the point that no matter where the Master goes, so to must the animal follow. Always happy when the Master comes to see them, bringing nourishment for both daily need as well as reward, so a faithful dog follows…without knowing WHERE they’re headed.
So the Master sees ahead of us, does HE not? HE sees the Storm approaching where we stand and watches for our reaction. Whimpering, complaining, distressing are but versions of virus-like Worry. More importantly, we cannot hear HIM…when we are so engaged with negative thoughts. Truly the crisis may look grim. Surely the view given by earthly Sight might be no lighter than the depths of a black hole in space. But! ‘Tis no matter! Once more I remind my own flesh! Be still and watch the hand of GOD! Be still without augmenting HIS words with your contrasting doubts. Do not say, “We cannot make it without YOU, LORD!” HE knows!! Rather state fact! “Thank YOU for delivering us in YOUR perfect timing! Hallelujah! We praise YOU, LORD JESUS! Yes! Amen and amen.

Uncommonly Faithful

Both faithful friend and Master
stood beyond the fields’ grassy hill.
No words were spoken yet this pet
knew just to follow closely.
Oft taught within corrections,
so his training gave it perfect peace…
whilst standing – side by side – through storms
and those which were approaching.

Hence, the winds moved not this dog
with ears relaxed through heavy thunder.
Nor would whimpers of complaint arise
though – hard – the rain was falling.
Much time had passed between them,
thus…obedience was clear…
because each time it left the Master…
then it soon would hear Him calling.

So, to leave HIS side, I cannot
then withdraw my needy frame.
Instead, this soul must cling much greater
to the hands of HE who holds me.
Both guiding and directing
through the “best and worst of times”…
thus fear and pained distress I shun
because my need is JESUS – solely!

As HIS servant in your service,
W.V.W. Jasnoch
11/8/07

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Whitney

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"Bring The Rain"
by MercyMe

I can count a million times
People asking me how I
Can praise You with all that
I've gone through
The question just amazes me
Can circumstances possibly
Change who I forever am in You

Maybe since my life was changed
Long before these rainy days
It's never really ever crossed my mind
To turn my back on you, oh Lord
My [u]only[/u] shelter from the storm
But instead I draw closer through these times
So I pray

Bring me joy, bring me peace
Bring the chance to be free
Bring me anything that brings
You glory
And I know there'll be days When this life brings me pain
But if that's what it takes to
Praise You Jesus, bring the rain

I am Yours regardless of the clouds that may loom above
because You are much greater than my pain
You who made a way for me - suffering Your destiny - so tell me what's a little rain

[1st Chorus]

Holy, Holy, Holy
Holy, Holy, Holy
Is the Lord God Almighty
Is the Lord God Almighty
I'm 'forever' singing

[2nd Chorus 2x]

Everybody singing
Holy Holy Holy
YOU are Holy
YOU are Holy

Glory to God!