Chariots of Fire
Ps.139:1-6O LORD, You have searched me
and known me.
You know when I sit and when I rise;
You understand my thoughts from afar.
You search out my path and my lying down;
You are aware of all my ways.
Even before a word is on my tongue,
You know all about it, O LORD.
You hem me in behind and before;
You have laid Your hand upon me.
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me,
too lofty for me to attain.
Daylight rolled across the earthlike chariots of fire...
... before clouds obliterated the gold with gray
...but, gold or gray, the Giver of Today is The Same; good!
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How much more difficult appears the dayHow darker with despair looms the unknownHow readily fresh courage slips awayWhen we forget that we are not alone
When we forget God's precious promises'Take heartBut send an Advocate to be your friend
To ToAnd tomy goodness girdsI AM the LORD;
I am the Lord; the God of all mankind
...too lofty to attain with mortal kenDear child of mine, let not dread's thought conspireAs I am with you now, I will be then
© Janet Martin
story inspired the epic piece of music Chariots of Fire!
We, followers of God, are all in a race, not so dissimilar to;called to stand for convictions founded in the Word of God,no matter what the cost.