As I explained on Friday’s post; Tuesday I had emergency surgery. What I found amazing is the peace in my heart and the calm spirit of God that surrounded me even in the worst moments. There was not a day that hope and joy left me. This morning I awoke with these words in my heart. I have been so blessed with beautiful, wonderful nurses each step of this journey. God gave me the strength each morning to put one foot in front of the other. Today I will go home. A wonderful friend will take me there.
My life is full of blessings beyond imagination; because, God has revealed to me over the years that He is my hope, my joy, and my greatest treasure. With Him at my side I have nothing to fear or to worry as I walk this journey upon this earth. If you are weary along your journey of life; I pray this song will lift your heart today.
TODAY’S POEM
With Joy and Hope
By Effie Darlene Barba
I felt the warmth of love and Grace
Your breath of life upon my face
As I awoke this bright new day
With joy and hope I bow to pray
To sing a song of love to You
For all that You have brought me through
My life so filled with wondrous things
My spirit soars on gilded wings
For You my God, my dearest Friend
Have been my strength to now ascend
Each mountain peak that I have faced
Through pathways treacherous sometimes laced
With slippery slopes that bid my feet
To fall below in tears, defeat
Yet on those roads of dark despair
Your gentle voice was always there
You gave me hope to then believe
Your promises I would receive
You drew me closer to your side
Where in thy grace I did abide!
Some would look upon my life
And wonder with the trials, strife
What is my source of happiness?
And why my heart is filled with bliss
Then I can tell them of Your Grace
And How to seek Your lovely Face
If they Accept Your Gift, Your Son
Their Victory You have already won
I felt the warmth of love and Grace
Your breath of life upon my face
As I awoke this bright new day
With joy and hope I bow to pray
ZEPHANIAH 3:17
The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.
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