Supplies for the journey

By Rhiannonw

Sun, 08 Jan 2017
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[Continuing the hymn-for-Sundays series]

Each day we have need of supplies of fresh grace,
new problems confront us each lap of the race.
New problems can seem insurmountable, so
we’re tempted to feel God can’t help any more.

My work seems so useless – is God yet my Guide?
That task is impossible – Satan’s implied.
He loves to discourage, bring words of despair,
and question the profit of trusting and prayer.

For though I’m a failure, to Christ I can come
for grace of forgiveness, and grace to press on.
So pray, and be willing for all he decides,
and trust, and keep walking by grace as he guides.

Keep living by grace, don’t let bitterness grow,
and care for you brethren who heaviness know;
for bitterness causes fault-finding and strife,
makes others discouraged in battles of life.

Tune: 11 11. 11 11 eg My Jesus I love Thee by E F Miller (or can be sung to the tune of 'Immortal, Invisible, God only wise)

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Submitted by Ray Schaufeld on

'don't let bitterness grow' wise words at this time of year when bitterness at relatives after Christmas may occur. My sister never sent my younger daughter anything for Christmas and I said things to her over the phone. (And I don't regret them as I am not a Christiansmiley)

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks for reading, Elsie. Actually, don't you think that harbouring bitterness ends up harming yourself more than the other person, Elsie? If the person really has been spiteful, thoughtless etc they are sowing unhappiness in their own heart really. Sometimes letting go of bitterness, and pitying their short-sightedenss, and narrow view can bring about shame and reconciliation …? I guess it's the contact and affection more than the size of gift over Christmas that is important. Rhiannon