A Hand Along the Journey: Poems for the King from One Pilgrim to Another

Nahum 1:7 – “The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble;  and He knoweth them that trust in Him.” The sea was smooth when I set sail, And everything was going well. My little craft had been well-made; Plans for my trip with care been laid. But in the distance then I saw Dark storm clouds forming monstrous jaw That soon would swallow all in sight. Escape impossible, my faith fought fright. Why here? Why now? Why ever at all? Unanswered questions loomed so tall. All I could do was bail water and pray To make it through to another day. But then my Savior spoke His peace; Into my heart came sweet release, For He Who stilled storms long ago Will never leave me to my foe. Whether or not the storm disappears Changes not the fact that He is near. He’ll take me through to the other side, And all I need, in His way, provide. Then trust your Lord, my soul, today; Lean hard on Jesus, come what may. You’ve known Him true in d

“…in His favour is life:…” (KJV) “…His favor is for a lifetime…” (NASB) Psalm 30:5 Your favor to me, Lord, Is life unto my soul, And when I read Your Word, Its balm does make me whole. Like spring rain does to seedlings, It nourishes parched ground. Above my thoughts and feelings Your grace is always found. Like mother comforts child, You still my frantic cries, For when the storm grows wild, Your smile its pow’r defies. Like fresh-baked bread to weary man, You are my satisfaction. All gifts flow from Your outstretched hand, My King of All Creation. The great juxtaposition Of Shepherd’s care for lamb Is beautiful compassion That flows from the “I AM.” I breathe Your love as rare perfume; It fills me to the core. Then as my love in turn does bloom, I want You all the more. Though You I never could deserve, Yet still You call my name, And give Yourself without reserve; Oh, that to You I’d do the s