Stayed on Thee

Isa.26:3Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace,whose mind is stayed on thee:because he trusteth in thee 'Now what? Now how?',my heart seemed to cry this morningas I thought of Les and his family, post-wedding-prep flurry and distractionPre-everything that yet remains to be...(for all of us)'Now What? Now how?!' I criedfor everyone suffering ongoing sorrow...and the verse above ministered to my cryand comforted me May it comfort you too. ‘Mind stayed on Thee’ what confidence hope’s careworn courage findsWhat peace anoints grief’s wounds, that God, so rich in mercy bindsWhat comfort cheers life’s ups and downs, where this world’s troubles groanWhat joy (in spite of Sorrow) crowns the gape of the Unknown ‘Mind stayed on Thee’ Thy word is truth; faith’s footing held secureTrustworthy for both aged and youth, armour for rich and poorThough generations rise and fall like waves upon a seaThy Word abides through all of time and all eternity ‘Mind stayed on Thee’ no substitute can console or appeaseNo mortal merit can compute what God alone decreesAh, Heaven’s earthly ordinance nothing can overthrowAble, in every circumstance to conquer every foe ‘Mind stayed on Thee’, hope’s sure anchor where tempests roar and tossHow trustworthy is He who bore the horror of the crossWho knew no sin but became sin, each sinner to atoneSavior and Redeemer, amen. Death and hell overthrown ‘Mind stayed on Thee’, no sweeter solace can our spirits findNo purer peace, God’s purpose is compassionate and kindThough oft misunderstood, until with humble mind renewedWe yield and trust Love’s perfect will with awestruck gratitude © Janet Martin And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;John 14:16 I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”Jesus~John 16:33 .