Have you ever awoke with a heaviness of heart and really did not know why? I did that yesterday. It was as though all that I knew about God’s grace was being attacked and hope was a distant memory only. As the day went by, I focused on songs, scriptures and sermons. I remained in a steady and constant state of prayer until the sadness finally left. This journey sometimes would cause our hearts to despair; but, we certainly don’t have to stay there. There are times when Satan tries to remind us of our frailties or tries to remind us of our unworthiness; but, we don’t have to stay there, either. Then there are times that we may feel despair because there is something God desires to show us or because He needs us to reach out sympathetically to others in the Kingdom. Sometimes God allows my heart to despair so that I might write a poem for someone in the Kingdom, maybe you—one that may touch your heart right whe
re you are today. I do not know if you are hurting today. If so, I do not pretend to know why you are sad or why your heart may be filled with fear; but I do know that the Good Shepherd is singing a lullaby over you as He pulls you free from the thorny brush that your heart is trapped in. He loves you with an everlasting love. You are never too far for Him to seek you, find you and save you. My entire life has proven these 7 truths about God’s love—1. He is faithful 2. He loves me unconditionally 3. He is a kind and gentle shepherd who wants to lead me into green pastures of joy, hope and peace. Those green pastures can only be found in Christ—abiding in His love. 4. He willingly gave His life that I might find life eternal in Him, through His suffering I might find joy. 5. He never gives up on me. He has a perfect plan of love to finish the work He began in me. 6. No sorrow enters my life without purpose. That purpose is always ultimately for my joy and for the good of the Kingdom. 7. It has been His Grace and Grace alone that wooed this heart of mine.
This poem I wrote for anyone who feels despair today. My dear friends, we all need a reminder sometimes of God’s Grace and love which sings over us with a Lullaby whenever our hearts are heavy.
My Shepherd’s Lullaby of Love
By Effie Darlene Barba
Awakened with fear I do not know why
Struggling to pray, I really must try
Thoughts whirling, twirling around in my brain
Unharnessed they fly, I cannot constrain
Screaming within all the guilt and the shame
I know it’s my fault and I am to blame
Though I wanted to follow, I turned away
I was the one who had wandered astray
I struggled to find a verse from your word
To comfort my soul, a hope to be heard
In the midst of my darkness, sorrow and pain
A soft, gentle sound, a song’s sweet refrain
My shepherd’s dear voice was calling my name
My eyes filled with tears, as nearer He came
Trapped in the thicket and thorns of my heart
I longed for release, a chance, a new start
Chorus
Then the words of His song grew ever so clear
“Hush little one, there is nothing to fear
My love for you grows with each beat of my heart
A love that can’t die nor ever depart
You are precious to me, I love you so
I laid down my life just so you would know
The depth of my love, my mercy my grace
Oh look at me now, look into my face
And rest, my dear love, rest here in my arms
Forever my strength will keep you from harms
Where ever you go where ever you are
My Glory will shine as your guiding star
When the sorrows of life cause you to roam
My lullaby song will lead you back home”
Forgetting His pain, the thorns He did tare
Until I was freed from that dark hidden lair
He lifted me out from the darkness within
Forgiven I was for my doubt and my sin
Letting go of all else in His arms I did rest
Protected, beloved, undoubtedly blest
He is my dear love, my greatest treasure
Joy that exceeds the lure of life’s pleasure
Chorus
His lullaby song rings ever so clear
“Hush little one, there is nothing to fear
My love for you grows with each beat of my heart
A love that can’t die nor ever depart
You are precious to me, I love you so
I laid down my life just so you would know
The depth of my love, my mercy my grace
Oh look at me now, look into my face
And rest, my dear love, rest here in my arms
Forever my strength will keep you from harms
Where ever you go where ever you are
My Glory will shine as your guiding star
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