Quiet Beside The Streams

Streams upon streams of love overflow my path. You have made me out of nothing, and have called me from a far country, and translated me from ignorance to knowledge.

You have made known to me that to save me is Christ’s work, but to cleave to Him by faith is my work.

You have moved me from darkness to light, from death to life, from misery to peace, from folly to wisdom, from error to truth and from sin to victory. Praise be to Your Name for a high and holy calling.

And I am sure of this, that He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:6

When evil comes knocking on my doorstep and fear grips me, comfort me by showing me that in myself I am a dying, condemned wretch, but in Christ I am reconciled and live. That in myself I find insufficiency and no rest, but in Christ there is satisfaction and peace. That in myself I am feeble and unable to do good, but in Christ I have ability to do all things. You are all-sufficient.

Your blessings are abundant. Weaken my attachment to earthly things. May I hold it loosely in my hand, knowing that I receive it on condition of its surrender.

Christ is all … Philippians 3:11

Readings, reflections and prayers on our recent sabbath week in Yellowstone National Park.