Through the Valley
You’ve led me through the valley,
Across the wilderness,
I saw Your tender mercy
And felt Your faithfulness.
You took me through the furnace,
Across the raging sea,
And all the way Your goodness
Was holding onto me.
The flame, though hot, can’t burn me,
The floods can’t overflow,
For You are right beside me
In every place we go.
Until I reach that harbor
Where troubles never come,
I’ll find in You my shelter,
My comfort, help, and home.
Christina Joy Hommes
“When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.” Isaiah 43:2
“We went through fire and through water: but thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place.” Psalm 66:12b
There’s No One Else Like Jesus
There’s no one else like Jesus
So loving and so true,
So holy and so righteous
Yet full of mercy, too.
There’s no one else like Jesus
So constant and so near,
He’s always right beside me
To guide, sustain, and hear.
There’s no one else like Jesus
So giving and so kind,
So willing to forgive me
And leave my past behind.
There’s no one else like Jesus
So changeless and so strong,
His goodness and His glory
Will be my endless song.
Christina Joy Hommes
Psalm 23:5
Though troubles hover near me
And clouds are overhead,
I’m eating at the table
My Shepherd’s love has spread.
Though countless foes may gather
And stormy winds may blow,
I’m tasting of the blessings
My Father’s children know.
Yes, here within the trials,
Amidst the swirling strife,
He’s spread a lavish banquet
To give me joy and life.
Christina Joy Hommes
“Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.” Psalm 23:5
Do You Pray as if It Matters?
Do you pray as if it matters?
Do you pray as if God hears?
Do you trust it makes a difference
Now and in the coming years?
Do you ask for what you’re wanting?
Do you ask for what you need?
Do you trust God always hears you
When you come and humbly plead?
Do you tell Him what you’re thinking?
Do you tell Him like He cares?
Do you trust He wants to guide you
While your load He gladly bears?
Do you run to Him in trouble?
Do you run to Him with praise?
Do you trust His changeless promise
He’ll be near through all your days?
Christina Joy Hommes
The Waiting Year
I step into the waiting year
With confidence because
I know Whose hand I’m holding to
And what His goodness does
I will not fear its unknown paths
Or seek to change God’s plan
Because He started loving me
Before the world began
I’ll trust my needs and wants to Him
Without a worried care
Because I’ve seen Him work before
And know He hears my prayer
I’ll praise Him now for what He’ll do
Throughout the year ahead
Because I know He’s always good
And does just what He’s said
In faith and hope with joy and peace
I’ll greet the waiting year
Because I know Whose hand I hold
And Jesus will be near
Christina Joy Hommes
I Trust You, Lord
I trust You, Lord, with all my heart
For You are good and true;
Your thoughts are kind, Your will endures,
And I can count on You.
I trust You, Lord, with all I am –
There’s nothing I must hide;
You know me well and love me still,
And You are on my side.
I trust you, Lord, with all I have –
I give it all to You;
Please show me how You want it used
And tell me what to do.
I trust You, Lord, with all I want
For You are good and kind;
I place my future in Your hands
And seek to know Your mind.
I trust you, Lord, with all my life –
My strength and love are Yours;
Increase my faith, direct my steps,
And open blessing’s doors.
Christina Joy Hommes