In Your Storm
John 6:16-21
Neath the clouds of tears and heartbreak,
When the tempter will not leave,
When the past has come to taunt you,
Or there’s pain you can’t relieve,
In your storm the Lord is walking –
When you see Him do not fear;
“It is I, don’t be afrighted.”
Pluck up hope, the Lord is near!
He won’t come as you expected,
But He’ll be there just the same;
In the storm be still and trust Him
As you call on Jesus’ Name.
Christina Joy Hommes
“But He saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid.” John 6:20
Remembered
Some people are remembered
For buildings they have built,
For monuments erected
Or statues thickly gilt.
Some people are remembered
For speeches that we quote,
For lasting books and stories
Or music’s stirring note.
Some people are remembered
For things that they designed,
For pulling back the curtain
On nature or the mind.
But, if my life’s remembered,
I hope it’s for the way
Folks saw God’s love and glory
In all I do and say.
Christina Joy Hommes
Now I See Him
I knew God through the time I spent
In Scripture and in prayer,
I heard Him in the still small voice
That showed His tender care.
I saw Him in His mighty works
And little blessings too,
The things He sent to show His love
And prove His Word was true.
But now I see Him with my eyes
And truly hear His voice,
I know Him as He knew me then –
It makes my heart rejoice!
The things I prayed for those I love
I’ve asked Him face to face,
And He’s assured me He will work
With strong and loving grace.
He’s just the same as what He said
So, trust in Him today –
Proclaim His love, believe His Word,
And seek Him as you pray.
Christina Joy Hommes
Full Surrender
Lord, teach me full surrender
That gives myself to You
And trusts Your Word completely
In all I think and do.
For when I have surrendered
I won’t let hope or fear
Prevent me from obeying
What Scripture has made clear.
I’ll gladly seek to know You
And daily read Your Word
To know the things that please You
And what will bring reward.
It means I won’t hold grudges –
Since You’ve forgiven me
I’ll pardon those who wrong me
To keep my spirit free.
My words will be like Jesus,
Not sharp, unkind, or wrong,
But true and kind and helpful
Because You make me strong.
I’ll share the precious gospel
With people that I meet
So they can know the Savior
And find His love is sweet.
I’ll praise You for Your goodness
And talk to You in prayer
With confidence You hear me
Because You truly care.
Your love and Your compassion
Will guide the things I do.
Lord, I am Yours forever –
Please help me live for You.
Christina Joy Hommes
That Spot He’s Made for Me
I still don’t know what place for me
The Lord has made above
Or what He wants to do through me
In tender grace and love
But this I know – He has a plan
A place for me to fill
And He’s preparing me today
According to His will
So I will yield with eager heart
To all that He ordains
Because I trust His plan for me
Though rarely He explains
For by His grace I want to be
Just what He hoped and planned
To fill the spot He’s made for me
In heaven’s happy land
Christina Joy Hommes
At Rest in Christ
At rest in Christ – a precious place
Where heart and soul are still
To feel His presence, know His love,
And find His perfect will.
At rest in Christ – where strivings cease
And busy pressures pause
To hear His promise, find His strength,
And grasp His worthy cause.
At rest in Christ – where I am free
From storm and sin and strife
To tune my heart, to catch His joy,
To find the source of life.
At rest in Christ – Lord, help me reach
This secret place of rest
Where I am one with You and find
The path that You have blessed.
Christina Joy Hommes
