Changes

photo credit Briana Faye

Looking at this lovely fall picture, it reminds me of changes. Summer changed into fall, which

causes us to close pools, rake leaves, get out winter clothes, gather firewood, and put away lawn furniture...

at our house my husband also cleaned out the chimney, & cleaned out the garden...

Thanksgiving preparations are in full swing (thanks to my precious mom and daughter),

and my dear son is putting up our outdoor Christmas lights while the weather is still good

I personally have other changes that await me...due to a recent diagnosis of what they believe

is lymphoma, I am about to have the biggest change of my life...

for certain I will enter into life without a spleen...which may affect my future health for the rest of my life...

and I don't know what awaits me as far as treatments (chemo etc...)

But one thing I do know...although my life circumstances change, my God doesn't

For I am the LORD, I change not; Malachi  3:6

Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.  Hebrews 13:8

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. James 1:17

And so I am thankful today that I have an unchangeable God that walks with me through

the changes I experience on earth.

Thinking of this brings to mind the lyrics of this great hymn:

 Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father;
There is no shadow of turning with Thee;
Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not;
As Thou hast been, Thou forever will be.

Great is Thy faithfulness!
Great is Thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see.
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided;
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!

Summer and winter and springtime and harvest,
Sun, moon and stars in their courses above
Join with all nature in manifold witness
To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love.

Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth
Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide;
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!
Have a blessed Lord's Day

and, cling to Him during your changes too!

 

  

Lord's Day Thoughts

Someone sent me this picture this week, and I've had this song on my heart ever since. It is particularly meaningful to me right now. Hope it blesses you too.



Under His Wings

By William O. Cushing, 1823-1902
He shall cover thee with His feathers,
and under His wings shalt thou trust . . .
-Psalm 91:4

Under His wings I am safely abiding,
Tho the night deepens and tempests are wild;
Still I can trust Him—I know He will keep me,
He has redeemed me and I am His child.

Under His wings, under His wings,
Who from His love can sever?
Under His wings my soul shall abide,
Safely abide forever.

Under His wings, what a refuge in sorrow!
How the heart yearningly turns to His rest!
Often when earth has no balm for my healing,
There I find comfort and there I am blest.

Under His wings, under His wings,
Who from His love can sever?
Under His wings my soul shall abide,
Safely abide forever.

Under His wings, O what precious enjoyment!
There will I hide till life’s trials are o’er;
Sheltered, protected, no evil can harm me,
Resting in Jesus I’m safe evermore.

Under His wings, under His wings,
Who from His love can sever?
Under His wings my soul shall abide,
Safely abide forever.