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My Burden Is Light
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When all seems lost and sorrow enters,
And in the heart your sadness centers,
Know that God will hear your cry.
He sees your heart and hears your sigh.
When you are weary in your race
And one more day can't seem to face,
He will give the strength you need
To reach your goal and to succeed.
When confusion seems to reign
And you find yourself in pain,
He will lead and guide you through.
He will show you what to do.
If you've failed and made offense.....
Afraid to face the consequence,
He will give a second chance
And help you through your circumstance.
In Jesus' Name are might and power
To meet your need in every hour.
Call upon His wondrous name.
Then give Him glory and acclaim!
"Come to Me, all you who labor and are
heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me,
for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and
you will find rest for your souls. For
My yoke is easy and My burden is light."
Matthew 11:28-30 NKJ
© 2005 Arlene Schwartzkopf
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A Very Present Help
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Lord, I am so grateful to You. When I was weary, You saw my need.... and You helped me.....
It was late when we arrived at the emergency room, and there were many waiting for care, so I realized it might take a little time before I would get back home. As the night wore on into the wee hours... 12:00 and 1:00 and 2:00 a.m., I grew concerned, for I needed to get up early the next day.
Three o'clock came. I tried to doze, sitting in the waiting room. Finally, around 4:00 a.m., I was able to leave. I knew I would only get two hours' sleep, and that was not good.
The following morning my body was so-o-o tired. The work I needed to do lay before me, and I didn't know how I would get through the day. But I set out anyway, not really confident of my own ability at that point.
Halfway through the morning I felt my body begin to "sag down" from fatigue. Suddenly, as that was happening, I felt like something was touching my back and rib cage, almost like some sort of framework. I waited, but it didn't move. And as I waited a little longer, it still didn't move. And then I realized that the Lord was steadying and literally supporting me. His hand was upon me. I could feel the strength of His hand.
Not only was I able to get through the morning but was able to complete my entire day. The Lord had lifted me up out of my fatigue and renewed my strength.
What a gracious God we have!
"God is our refuge and strength,
a very present help in trouble."
Psalm 46:1 NKJ
© 2005 Arlene Schwartzkopf
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The Master Weaver
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God is the Master Weaver.....
When He creates a design He chooses only the finest threads and combines the most brilliant of colors.
His designs have great beauty and are intricate and very finely woven. His attention to detail is very precise as He blends the threads carefully to make rich harmony of color.
Each design is uniquely different and has great value and worth..... because the Master has skillfully and lovingly fashioned it with His own tender, loving hands.
In His hands, life becomes a beautiful tapestry.
"Your hands have made me
and fashioned me."
Psalm 119:73 NJK
© 2004 Arlene Schwartzkopf
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Love Is...
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LOVE IS THE BEST PORTION IN LIFE
It warms and heals..... softly and gently.....
It protects..... guards..... covers.....
It doesn't see faults, but always finds the best in you.....
It always sees you with a smile.....
It always encourages you to believe in yourself.....
It brings peace within..... deep satisfaction and quiet.....
It brings strength and courage.....
It encourages the heart to sing.....
LOVE IS.....
A bridge over challenges.....
Makes a path through valleys.....
Finds a way to the top of the mountain.....
LOVE IS.....
The best gift of all.....
"Love never fails."
I Corinthians 13:8 NKJ
© 2004 Arlene Schwartzkopf
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