HOLD TO THE TRUTH
Welcome to Days 7 and 8 of #write31days. The prompt words for the Five Minute Friday Free Writes are hold & truth. In this crazy world everyone needs someone or something to cling to. How do we know what is true and who to trust? Maybe we need a stronghold that will never fail. We need to hold to the truth of God.
Psalm 18:2 (NIV)
The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;
my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge,
my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
Creation speaks of the glory of God, but it also shows His love, care and attention to detail.
Look at the beauty and intricacy of this flower and the spider web covered with droplets of water.
He, who made such beauty, also made us in His image. Satan may accuse and fill our heads with lies of how bad we are. It may seem like there is no hope, and we may entertain thoughts of giving up.
But the truth is, Jesus died to pay the penalty for all our sin.
He has done for us what we cannot do. He forgives when we confess, and we need to accept that forgiveness. Instead of berating ourselves, we need to let go of the past and move forward.
When I start to doubt I will remember that He cares. He is always with me to love, strengthen, forgive and protect. There is no place on earth where He cannot find me. I cannot hide, neither do I want to. God will hold me.
I will hold fast to this truth.
Psalm 139:7-10
Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence?
If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there.
If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea;
Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me.
When I woke up this morning, my neck and shoulders were very tight and achy. Going to church was the plan, but my body was not cooperating. I needed more time to rest and recuperate. After reading the Bible, a devotion from The Invitations, and prayer, I went outside.
Going outdoors nearly always refreshes me and today was no exception. It was breezy and had been raining, but there was beauty. God again used His creation to remind me that I am not alone. I am only a small part of all creation, but God cares enough to give me rest.
Nature Bids Me Rest
Gentle breezes blow
Chimes ring out a lovely tune
Urging me to rest
I’ll heed the call for
Nature bids me come aside
Leave my cares behind
With closed eyes I sit
Soft breezes caress my face
I let out a sigh
Relaxation comes
As tensions begin to ease
I whisper a prayer
Thank you God for life
For beauty in creation
For your love and care
~gayl wright
I’m linking up with: #MomentsofHope, #Glimpses, #LMMLinkup, #TeaAndWord, #HeartEncouragement
I love these beautiful flower images! And thanks for words that bring such rest to my soul!! xoxo
Thank you so much, Bettie! Love and hugs to you, dear sister. And many blessings! xoxo
Still can’t “pin” your post. aarrgghh.
I don’t know why. It makes no sense. I can pin my posts. Sometimes this technology just makes more problems.
Blessings to you, Susan! xoxo
What beautiful photos. Love the poem, too. So thankful we can hold on to and rest in Him.
Thank you so much, Barbara! I’m glad you enjoyed the photos and poem.
Blessings to you!
Your photos are lovely – the dew in the spider’s web – just delightful! Psalm 18:2 is dear to my heart. About 30 something years ago I turned it into a song that I carry in my heart. There’s something about a poem that sets the intangibles in order- and yours does that with the idea of God refreshing us. Thank you for this delightful journey today!
Thank you so much! What a lovely thing to do – turn the psalm into a song that you can continually carry it with you. 🙂 So glad you enjoyed my poem. May God continue to refresh us.
Blessings to you!
I adore your photos. They capture God’s beauty so perfectly. Thank you for your poem at the end. Sometimes catching the wind on our face is all we need.
Thanks so much, Mary. Yes, just closing my eyes, feeling the breeze was just the balm I needed.
Blessings to you! xo
I love these beautiful photos, thoughts, and verses, Gayl. I really identify with the sentiments you express in the poem. Thank you so much for refreshing my heart. 🙂 Love and hugs!
Thank you so much, Trudy! I knew we were “kindred spirits.” I’m glad to have had a part in refreshing your heart. 🙂 Thanks for your sweet encouragement!
Blessings to you! Love and hugs! xo
Beautiful and powerful reminder of God’s creation, glory and the sheer awe of it all and His majesty. Wanted to visit your blog as well, Gayl. Stopping by from #heartencouragement
Thank you so much, Karen! So glad you stopped by. You offer much encouragement to me.
Blessings to you!
God’s creation is amazing. It only shows how magnificent He truly is!
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