Betty Whitaker Jackson

Recall with me this hymn for such a time as this. Written in 1822, James Mongomery wrote the words, and Rowland Prichard set it to beautiful music in 1855. I can hear in my head the loud organ at Hope College, in the stone Dimnent Chapel, while hundred reaffirm Jeremiah’s words: “I am the Lord, the God of all mankind. Is anythig too hard for me?” (Jeremiah 32: 27)

“Call Jehovah thy Salvation, rest beneath th’ Almighty’s shade, In His secret habitation dwell, and never be dis…mayed: There no tumult shall alarm thee, Thou shalt dread no hidden snare; Guile nor violence can harm thee, In eternal safeguard there. From the sword at noonday wasting from the noisome pestilence, In the depth of midnight blasting God shall be thy sure Defense: He shall charge His angel legions watch and ward o’er thee to keep; Though thou walk through hostile regions, though in desert wilds thou sleep. Since, with pure and firm affection thou on God hast set thy love, With the wings of His protection He will shield thee from above: Thou shalt call on Him in trouble, He will hearken He will save; Here for grief reward thee double, crown with life behond the grave. Amen.”

Here is my personal prayer list for today:

Good morning all. Add to the prayer list that Paul discovered that some (most) of their belongings stored in the Fife’s garage have been attacked by mold. He and Nancy cleaned what they could yesterday. Pray that nothing has been destroyed beyond use. Second, pray that they have a good school year. They go back on Monday. Pray that insurance will pay for the helmet. Right now they have paid $2500 out of pocket that is SO needed for appliances and other necessities with the move. Pray that the closing happens as scheduled on Friday and that Paul’s administrators etc. let him leave when the time is finally decided upon. Pray that Kaley’s health improves. Pray for patience for Mary. Pray for part time work for Mary and a schedule which allows for child care. Pray that the every two week trip to Orlando for Emily will be less of a burden than it looks like right now. It was hoped that all would happen during the summer when both parents were available. Pray for Sherry’s upcoming concert. Pray that the Space Coast Syphony concerts this weekend are well attended and that the musicians will be paid. Pray for Ev’s managing his pain until the surgery two weeks from Monday. Pray that our flooring change scheduled for the same week as his surgery will be less disruptive than I’m anticipating and that my whole house gets back to order. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and understanding for how to pray for this whole world situation that overshadows all our meager plans, such as they are. Pray for persecuted Christians who are now refugees, and for those whose families have been killed. Pray that as I complete reading Jeremiah, that I see once more the importance of the statement:” I am the Lord, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me?” (Jeremiah 32:26) Thanks for supporting us, and each other, up in prayer. May we go forth to love and serve the Lord in whatever He calls us to do for His people.

By Henry W. Baker in 1868

“The king of love my Shepherd is, whose goodness faileth never; I nothing lack if I am His and He is mine forever.

Where streams of living water flow my ransomed soul He leadeth, And where the verdant pastures grow, with food celestial feedeth.

Perverse and foolish oft I strayed but yet in love He sought me, And on His shoulder gently laid, and home, rejoicing brought me.

In death’s dark vale I fear no ill with Thee, dear Lord, beside me; They  rod and staff my comfort still, Thy cross before to guide me.

Thou spreadest a table in my sight; Thy unction grace bestoweth; And O what transport of delight from Thy pure chalice floweth!

And so through all the length of days Thy goodness faileth never; Good Shepherd, may I sing Thy praise within Thy house forever. Amen.”

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, for the Lord’s mercy, and for our complete reliance on Him because of Jesus’s love for us.