Echoes From the Campfire

If you got a vision for the future you can pull through all sorts of tough times.”

                    –Stephen Bly (The Long Trail Home)

        “He will shield you with his wings.  He will shelter you with his feathers.  His faithful promises are your armor and protection.”
                    –Psalm 91:4 (NLT)
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Several days ago, I woke up in the middle of the night with this song on my mind.  Another “Midnight Hymn” but so apropos for the time in which we live.  With all the turmoil, terror, confusion, and hatred in the world we have a wonderful heavenly Father who watches over us.

          “Be not dismayed whate’er betide,
          God will take care of you;
          Beneath His wings of love abide,
          God will take care of you.”
                –Civilla D. Martin

Why is our spirit so frail when we have a God like ours to watch over us?  The world may be topsy-turvy, confusion and chaos may abound, but we have a steadfast and faithful God who will take care of us.

          “Thru days of toil when heart doth fail,
          God will take care of you;
          When dangers fierce your path assail,
          God will take care of you.”

Those whose heart is sorrowful because of the loss of a love one–God is there and will take care of you.  Those who have a friend or family member sick with an incurable disease–God will take care of you and them as well.  When the demons of perdition attack and you don’t know what to do–rest assured, God will take care of you.

          “All you may need He will provide,
          God will take care of you;
          Nothing you ask will be denied,
          God will take care of you.”

“I have never seen the righteous forsaken nor His seed begging for bread.”  Some versions use, “I have never seen the godly abandoned…” (Psalm 37:25)  Hungry–turn to the bread of life.  Thirsty–seek the fountain from which waters flow that which satisfy your thirsty soul.  Look to your heavenly Father, He gives good gifts to His children.

          “No matter what may be the test,
          God will take care of you;
          Lean, weary one, upon His breast,
          God will take care of you.

                    God will take care of me,
                    Thru ev’ry day, O’er all the way;
                    He will take care of me,
                    God will take care of me.”

I know I changed the words of the chorus slightly, but the truth of the matter is–God will take care of me.  He will do the same for you.  He will bring you safely home and will shelter you along the way.  Do not fret, do not shy from the turmoil, but trust wholly in your heavenly Father in all times, and in all ways.  He will take care of you!