Conditional Unashamed-ness

In You, my God, I trust. Do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me. In You, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame. When I asked my grandchildren yesterday if they want to eat lunch inside or outsidein unison they disagreed, so after some fruitless attempts at coming to an agreement, I suggested best two out of three draw! They enthusiastically agreed,until it was over! all three draws were 'inside'. Aw, said Grandson, let's just ignore it and eat outside!' I reminded him a deal is a deal, and quite futile if we don't stick to the conditions.Then I was struck with the thought of how often I read God's 'deal'and respond a bit like Grandson...aw, let's just do it my way, ignoring His conditions. Oh God, thank-you for your mercies, new every morning! ...and what a gorgeous July morning in rural Ontario! If I would not be put to shameLord, let me not seek wealth or fameBut find my joy in Jesus’ NameThe Saviour of the soulYou are the giver of life’s breathYou are the deliverer from deathThe Maker of heaven and earthFaith in You makes me whole …and keeps me from the tempter’s snareAnd guards me from depths of despairAs I confide in You in prayerAnd lean upon Your wordThat leads in paths of righteousnessFor Your name’s sake; so You may blessEach step with peace and holinessThrough mercies undeterred If I would live the life I shouldSo You may work all things for goodBecause I love You; pray I wouldNever my own god be…foolish and wise in my own eyesOften distracted from the PrizeOf Your high calling, by the liesOf pride, fear, vanity There is a way that seemeth rightBut leads to death, if I delightNot in You, Lord, but walk by sightWhere distractions run rifeIf I would not be put to shameLord, let me Your goodness proclaimAnd fix my hope in Jesus’ NameThe Way, The Truth, the Life © Janet Martin The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe. PThe LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence:and his children shall have a place of refuge. He will be the sure foundation for your times, a storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is Zion's treasure. It is not possible to trust someone we don't know;to put our faith in a stranger.If we are ignorant of the morals and principlesof someone we cannot put our confidence in them.This, above all, applies to our relationship with GodThe only way to grow our love for Him enough to truly trust Himis to know what He stands for, is to know Him through His Word.To pray that He will open the eyes of our hearts But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. I came across this poem this morning;a fitting reminder for 'lads' of all ages! ...and here is the rest of the poem about Aunt Jane 😂