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Standing in the backyard, I peer into the sky.
More rain is headed toward us, and I stop and wonder why.
The grass is green, the crops are lush, and somewhere far away
People curse their dry, parched land and pray for rain today.

Walking through a wooded trail, I peer into my head.
Thoughts I cannot reconcile are filling me with dread.
How many paths have I walked along that led me to sin?
How many times must I fail before I change within?

Kneeling down before my bed, I peer into my heart.
Regret, sorrow, worry are pulling me apart.
Seeing all too clearly the mistakes that I have made,
Hoping I can overcome before they lead me to the grave.

Father, behold my weaknesses; You see them every day.
You know about my many flaws, how easily I stray.
Guide me along Your narrow path; please send angels this way
To watch and support me on this Kingdom quest, I pray.

Jodee Webb




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The garden of Gethsemane becomes a place to learn faithful surrender when God’s path is painful, uncertain, or different from the one we hoped for.
Stephen Ball writes for seasons when God seems far away, offering biblical encouragement to keep seeking, praying, and trusting.
We need to be willing to let go of our own desires, timetables, and allow God decide how, when, and where to try us.
Long musical compositions are often separated into short movements to facilitate performance and comprehension; these often contrast in tone to convey mood such as tension in discord vs. peace in harmony.
To deal with the inner demons that can plague us, often we turn to the Psalms. They’re a source of comfort for all kinds of situations we find ourselves in.
If forgiveness has been given, why do we insist on carrying burdens He’s told us we can leave behind?