Of Steadfast Cheer

Happy February! The month famous for the day that celebrates what we hopefully celebrate every day; -Pat Barret (feat, Mack Brock) Then do not worry ‘bout todayGod is a ‘help me’ prayer awayIn every circumstance of needHe will our helpless heart-cry heedShould sorrow try our happinessHe does not leave us comfortlessShould fear threaten courage to stealShould faith fall prey to sight’s appealShould temptation’s enticing stanceLure us from promises God grantsShould idle words and prideful thoughtsTurn stepping stones to stumbling blocksShould hope be inclined to despairBeneath love’s pressing weight of careShould Want be wont to disobeyTurning alas, to our own wayShould trust grow weary in the fightTo cling to what is good and rightOr, as we face the enemyForget ‘not I, but Christ in me’Or should confusion author doubtAs to Who life is from, aboutOr worship bow to lesser godsThat human natured dust/lust applaudsShould trouble its dark shadow castThe love of God remains steadfastIn whatever we face todayHe is a ‘help me’ prayer awayHe is a faithful Friend indeedA Helper in our time of needA Father to the fatherlessA God who keeps His promisesHope’s anchor in the storms of lifeJoy’s strength amidst opposing strifeContentment’s gladness undeterredIn all who delight in His wordWhere, though we are the Tempter’s preyGod is a ‘help me’ prayer awayWhat comfort, kindness, peace to cheerFor God is always 'help me' near © Janet Martin Heb.13:5Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” Rom.8:38-39For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.