![iow-NEW[1]](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAdPqW52LpHYAv70Du0yOUfAvOBfyaXin_ZJsLw_6tV9lvlrObbIkHIsFoj0IjuCowGSodBqdyQ0VjCxFWYkukN3d8_UcvWTOPWKml-WDVxc1j3q4hByO14BftN7DHuoOSckJDrUu1NOuD/)
This is my Father's World.
O let me ne'er forget
that though the wrong seems oft so strong,
God is the ruler yet.
This is my Father's world:
why should my heart be sad?
The Lord is King; let the heavens ring!
God reigns: let the earth be glad!
Verse 3 of the hymn, "This Is My Father’s World" by Maltbie D. Babcock
Do you find yourself getting anxious about the state of this world? Do you worry about the economy, famine, war, pestilence? It can be easy to do if you listen to the news.
But, this is our Father's world!
Isaiah 40:11-14 says
He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young.
Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, or with the breadth of his hand marked off the heaven? Who has held the dust of the earth in a basket, or weighed the mountains on the scales and the hills in a balance? Who has understood the mind of the LORD, or instructed him as his counselor/ Whom did the LORD consult to enlighten him, and who taught him the right way? Who was it that taught him knowledge or showed him the path of understanding?
He is our shepherd. He holds us close. This earth is his he created it. The people are his they are his sheep. Our God is in control and He loves us and cares for us beyond anything we can imagine.
Why do you say, O Jacob, and complain, O Israel, "My way is hidden from the LORD; my cause is disregarded by my God?" Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak,. Even youths grow tired and weary and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength they will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:27-31
The times we live in are uncertain. Governments are unstable, but our God isn't. He is our rock, our foundation. He understands this world because it is His creation. His wisdom no one can fathom. So, when we are full of questions about the wrongs committed on this earth, we only need to look heavenward to see the Creator and Ruler of our earthly home. He is our protector and our guide. Let us rejoice and praise His holy name!
Today is inauguration day. Will you join me in praying for our new President and his family?
For more In Other Words join Loni at Writing Canvas.
Our country, government, or other people may be unstable but God isn't... Praise the Lord we have that security to lean on. I will be praying for Obama and his service to our country.
ReplyDeleteWonderful post. We may have been surprised and even disappointed that Obama was elected to become president. I know I was, but God allowed him to become president for a reason. We have to trust in the Lord. Although we have a new president, we still have our King!
ReplyDeleteAwesome passages from Isaiah! Thanks so much for sharing your heart with us today...
ReplyDeleteI love the passage from Isaiah! Thank you for sharing it today!
ReplyDeleteBe blessed,
Terri Sue
http://memesforlife.blogspot.com/
Thank you so much for sharing & joining in with IOW today. I so appreciate it and the verses you used. Isaiah 40:11 has always been a special verse to me - and appreciate the new light you shed on it!
ReplyDeleteI love that verse from Isaiah. It's one I have used to remind myself how big our God really is and why in the world should I worry when a God that HUGE is for me not against me? Thanks so much Jenn for reminding us to keep our eyes focused on Him.
ReplyDeleteBlessings to you sweetie!
Stef
psst, psst sweetie, I had to make my blog private recently because my ex husband was snooping inside and trying to find things to use against me. I want to invite you! Can you email me at serendipitymom12@gmail.com so I can invite you to see my blog whenever you'd like?? Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteThis is the perfect post for me today, I needed to read it. I get so anxious, thinking that God is furious at the nation and forgetting about his itty bitty followers. But nope, he knows every strand of hair on our heads. We need to give him a little more credit eh? Thanks for taking the time to write this beautiful post!!
ReplyDeleteGood post Jenn. I will indeed pray for him and try to always remember who's really in charge!
ReplyDeleteThis was perfect post with perfect timing.
ReplyDeleteGreat song choice!