Saturday June 18 2016  GOD OF THE SCRIPTURES

Dear Readers:

Remember this is the first day of my break from writing the blog due to my current hectic schedule.  Below you will find the longest poem I have ever written.  It was written from verses that I wrote over a five month period while reading the book “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young.  I went through each verse and picked out the description of who God says He is in the scriptures.  It is my favorite poem, especially on Father’s Day weekend.  God is my Heavenly Father and it does me well to remember all He is and all He does.  And just so you know this is not a complete list.  I still have seven more months of scriptures to write about.  I hope you enjoy this poem.  It is especially powerful when read aloud.  I promise, I will never post a poem this long again.  Note that though many scriptures are quoted I chose to print the poem in blue instead of red ink which I usually use for scripture verses.

 

GOD OF THE SCRIPTURES

Kathleen Martens

May 11, 2010

 

How great and vast is Your domain.

How can I comprehend Your love?
You are my refuge, a strong tower against the foe.

The earth is full of Your glory.

You give me strength and help.

You hold me by my righteous right hand.

You love me with an everlasting love.

You clothe me with the garment of salvation

Arrayed in a robe of righteousness.

You never leave me or forsake me.

You guide me with your counsel.

You are transforming me into your likeness.

You are my salvation.

I rejoice in this day you have made.

 

NO THING CAN SEPARATE ME FROM THE LOVE OF GOD.

 

NEITHER LIFE NOR DEATH.

NEITHER ANGELS NOR DEMONS.

NEITHER THE PRESENT NOR THE FUTURE.

NOR ANY POWERS.

NEITHER HEIGHT NOR DEPTH.

NOR ANYTHING ELSE IN ALL CREATION.

*****

Lord I am the work of your hand.

You are the potter.

I am the clay.

In repentance and rest You give me salvation.

In quietness and trust I gain Your strength.

Your power can accomplish more than I can ask.

You make my paths straight when I acknowledge You.

You meet my needs

According to  Your glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

I take refuge in You, and You bless me for it.

You are the God who sees me.

In this world I have trouble,

But You, Oh God, have overcome the world.

Your arms are everlasting.

You drive out my enemy before me.

You have transformed me by the renewing of my mind.

I rejoice in You Oh God.

You keep me in perfect peace.

You have placed the hope of the world in my heart

Which is in Christ Jesus.

How awesome is that!

*****

You have taught me to be still in Your presence.

You have made known to me the path of life.

You fill me with joy in Your presence

With eternal pleasure at your right hand.

Lord you are my portion.

Lord I hope in you, and You are good to me.

My hope is in You

And as I hope in You

You renew my strength.

I shall soar on wings like eagles.

I shall run and not grow weary.

I will walk and not faint.

I will wait before You Oh Sovereign God.

I give You my thanks

And worship You God

With reverence and awe,

For You God, are a consuming fire.

How precious is Your unfailing love.

I find refuge in the shadow of Your wings.

I feast from Your abundance.

I drink from Your river of delights

For with You is the fountain of life.

In Your light I see Light.

I rejoice in You again and again.

I sing for joy to You Lord.

I come before You with thanksgiving.

I trust in You for I know Your name.

You make me glad with the joy of Your presence.

Lord you are spirit.

And Lord You are freedom,

For where the spirit of the Lord is

There is freedom.

You have set me free from the law of sin and death.

 

Part 2

Oh Lord Almighty

Blessed is the man who trusts in You.

You have searched me Lord.

You know when I sit and when I rise.

You perceive my thoughts.

You discern my thoughts and my lying down.

You are familiar with all my ways.

You never leave me or forsake me.

You make me stand firm in You Oh God.

You have anointed me.

Lord you have set your ownership on me

And you have put your spirit in my heart.

You are mighty to save.

You are with me.

You take great delight in me.

You quiet me with Your love.

You rejoice over me with singing.

You give me ever increasing glory

Which comes from the Lord Who is the Spirit.

You dwell in my heart through faith.

You have rooted and established me in love.

You give me power together with all the saints.

You love me with a love that surpasses knowledge.

You desire to fill me with the measure of all the fullness of God.

You desire me to grasp

HOW WIDE

AND LONG

AND HIGH

AND DEEP

Is the love of Christ.

You offer me hope

That I may be greatly encouraged.

Your love is made complete in me.

You have given me FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT.

You have given me LOVE.

You have given me JOY.

You have given me PEACE

You have given me PATIENCE.

You have given me KINDNESS.

You have given me GOODNESS.

You have given me FAITHFULNESS

And SELF CONTROL.

I look to you Lord in Your strength.

I seek Your face always.

I seek first Your kingdom and Your righteousness

Because You are my help.

I will sing in the shadow of Your wings.

I will stay close to You.

Your right hand upholds me.

You help me develop perseverance

THROUGH TRIALS.

You intercede for me at the right hand of the Father.

I delight in You Lord

And You give me the desires of my heart.

I trust in You Lord and You give me soft pasture.

You love me.

You call me.

You grant me Wisdom

And put discernment upon my lips.

My heart cries out to You

And You give me understanding….

According to Your Word.

*****

You go out ahead of me Oh Lord

And I follow you as a sheep

For I know Your voice.

You are Father of all

And I give thanks in all circumstances

For this is your will.

You are the resurrection.

You are the life.

I believe in You Lord

And I have life.

You are gentle and humble in heart.

I find rest for my weary soul

In Your love.

I believe in You and am filled

With an inexpressible and glorious joy

Even though I cannot see you…

My faith brings the salvation of my soul.

With prayer, petition and thanksgiving

I make my request to You,

And Your peace oh God

Which transcends all understanding

Guards my heart and mind in Christ Jesus.

Your presence goes with me and You give me rest.

OH HOW I LOVE YOU GOD!

 

GOOD NIGHT AND MAY THE GOD OF THE SCRIPTURES BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY!