Alive with Hope and Joy (A Song of Praise)

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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Photo courtesy of https://unsplash.com/@aleskrivec  I added the inscription

©Effie Darlene Barba, 2017

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