The 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
Lullaby 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 your heart
A love that can’t die nor ever depart
You are precious to me and 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”
Ignoring His pain, as His flesh did tear
Until I was freed from that dark hidden lair
He lifted me out from the darkness within
Forgiven I was for my doubt and sin
Letting go of all else in His arms I did rest
Protected, beloved, undoubtedly blessed
So precious His love, He’s my greatest treasure
Joy that exceeds the lure of life’s pleasure
Lullaby 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 your heart
A love that can’t die nor ever depart
You are precious to me and 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”
CONCLUDING THOUGHTS
Whenever fear and doubt fill your heart and mind; remember this, God is with you, singing His lullaby of love to calm your heart.
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. (Zephaniah 3:17)
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