The flower fades and the grass withers, but my word stands forever. Though your beauty wanes and you feel weak, I love you. With an everlasting love, I draw you to me. I have called you and set you apart. You are mine. What the enemy meant for harm, I will use for your good. Though a thousand rise against you, I will be your shield and armour and no weapon formed against you will prosper. I have equipped you. I have made you a pillar in my house. You stand firm and strong and nothing will move you. My word is your foundation, nothing can shake you. Remain in me. Stay here. Learn from me. I will show you the way. You are my song in the night, a cool breeze on a hot summer’s day and a well-watered garden in the cool of the evening. You are my place of rest for the weary and a refreshing stream for the thirsty. In my presence you will grow strong. Your praises are before me forever, your worship is a sweet aroma before my throne.
“Let my prayer be counted as incense before you, and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.”
Psalm 141:2
Ask God:
Who in my world is weary and in need of your refreshing streams today?
Prayer:
My Lord, let me see myself as you see me and let your Kingdom come through me.
© 2021 by Ruth O’Reilly-Smith
