What is Man that Thou Art Mindful of Him?

What is Man that Thou Art Mindful of Him?

What is man, that Thou shouldest make him after Thy likeness, in Thine own image?
And, grant him a relationship with Thee as a gracious privilege?

What is man, that Thou shouldest form him by Thine own hands?
And, give him dominion over the earth upon which he stands?

What is man, that Thou shouldest shower him with Thy divine love?
And, keep a constant vigil over him from Thy throne in heaven above?

What is man, that Thou shouldest make provision for his every need?
And, bestow upon him life and the opportunity to succeed?

What is man, that thou shouldest give him an ear to hearken unto Thy voice?
And, give him a heart, a mind, and allow him to make his choice?

What is man, that Thou shouldest be merciful unto him when he chose to defy Thy word?
And, give him a second chance when his soul cried out, his cry Thou heard?

What is man, that Thou shouldest make such a glorious sacrifice to cover his fault?
And, send Thy Beloved Son to redeem him, the most prized treasure of Thy infinite vault?

What is man, that Thou shouldest allow us, mere men, to preach Jesus and His gospel story?
And, after the completion of all things, receive all who believe to behold Thy everlasting glory?

What is man, that Thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that Thou visitest him?
Psalm 8:4

RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
11/13/08

Keep Hope Alive...

Keep Hope Alive…

There are countless miles that our weary feet have trod
Yet, let us rest our hope securely on the righteous path leading to God
However terrible the tests with torrents of tears we’ve cried
Hope has kept us smoothing bit by bit, even on up the rough side
So many times, we have been knocked to the ground
But, real hope would not allow us to wallow and stay down
We are versed in getting up, brushing off, and running on
Hope pumped, primed, and prepared us and we kept pressing on
We have endured harsh hardships, severely suffering wrong
Hope helped us in oppression find freedom if only in a song
Hope for something better propelled us to believe
Though our burdens were heavy, every burden, God would relieve
Though, troubling trials showered down upon us like rain
We moved ahead in faith, hope, and love and it eased our pain
Hope for something brighter convinced us to look past the dark night
To a glorious day when we would take wings and mount up in flight
The shadow of darkness haunted us, no way out we could perceive
We fixed our hope on Jesus-the ever-shining Light, to Him, let us cleave
Jesus, our only Hope, died and was raised to save; now He is ever alive
In hope of Him let us to Him, for Him, through Him never cease to strive

But as for me, I will always have hope; I will praise You more and more. My mouth will tell of Your righteousness, of Your salvation all day long, though I know not its measure. I will come and proclaim Your mighty acts, O Sovereign LORD; I will proclaim Your righteousness, Yours alone. Since my youth, O God, You have taught me, and to this day I declare Your marvelous deeds. Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, till I declare Your power to the next generation, Your might to all who are to come. Psalm 71:14-18 (NIV)

RevLDReedSr
11/5/08
I Owe JESUS