The Fullness of His Love

When He leads me through the valley,
When He hides me in His hand
As the waves are crashing o’er me
Till I can no longer stand,
Then I rest upon His goodness
In the sweetness of His love
And I look for all His kindness
Pointing me to look above.

When He shields me in His mercy,
When He guards me by His grace
From temptation raging round me
In this dark and sinful place,
Then I lean upon His power
Stronger than the strongest pull
And I taste through danger’s hour
All His nature pure and full.

When He keeps me in His kindness,
When He holds me to His heart –
O the blessing of His goodness
And the peace He can impart.
Then I whisper in the stillness,
“Here I am, O Lord, Thine own.”
And He shows to me a fullness
Of His love I had not known.

Christina Joy Hommes

To Find Each Promise True

How sweet to find each promise true
When tested by great need –
To think, ‘But is it in the Word?’
And find it is indeed.

‘Has Jesus promised strength enough?’
“Fear not, I’ll strengthen you.”
“Christ strengthens me.” “In God is strength.”
“Your strength I will renew.”

‘Has God declared He’s planned my life?’
“Good works for you I’ve planned.”
“Trust me with all your heart – I’ll guide.”
“Your path I understand.”

When I’m in need I’ll seek God’s Word
And search its pages through,
I’ll rest in every promise there
Because I know it’s true.

Christina Joy Hommes

References:

Isaiah 41:10; Philippians 4:13;
Isaiah 26:4; Isaiah 40:31;
Ephesians 2:10; Proverbs 3:5-6;
Proverbs 20:24

A See-Through Life

I want to live a see-through life
A window for my Lord
That shows His glories, sings His praise,
And magnifies His Word.

When others see or think of me
I want their eyes to see
Right through my actions and my words
To think of Christ not me.

I must be clean so I don’t block
The beauties of His face;
Each day confessing, I will turn
Again to Him for grace.

When others show me fingerprints
That block His radiant light,
I’ll thank and love them for their help
To make my witness bright.

Lord, show me pride that mars the view
And wash me clean, I pray;
Help me to live a see-through life
That points to Christ each day.

Christina Joy Hommes