Songs In The Night

A Beautiful Symphony A musician needs all the keys To play a symphony; If he only used the white ones, What beauty would there be? The black keys make the music Melodic to the ear; If the pianist never used them, What a different song we'd hear. And just like that piano, So it is with life; It takes both light and dark to make The music flow just right. God uses trials and sorrows Like the pianist uses keys; He combines the light and dark to make Life's music sound so sweet. The song of life sounds better When He uses all the keys; For then He can turn a simple tune Into a beautiful symphony. Copyright ©1995 by Jan McIntosh Used With Permission (originally titled "Life's Music) And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28

Searching For Truth I’m searching for answers from a heart that’s distraught, Wondering at the truth of all I have been taught; Does it line up with God’s Word – is it right after all? So afraid of confusion and the danger I’ll fall. Praying for wisdom, for perfect peace in my mind; Tangled up by these threads, wanting them to unwind; Desiring to do Your will, determined in my heart – From Your Word, I can tell that’s the only place to start. In the fear of the Lord, I have examined my way; Vowing to seek Your wisdom at the start of each day; Faced with all these choices, knowing I am but a youth; I’m set apart for Your glory – I WILL buy the truth! Walking in Jesus’ footsteps, clinging wholly to Your Word; I want to be drawn ever closer to You, my Lord. Searching the Scriptures daily, taking what applies to me; Knowing that I have Your promise: the truth will make me free. From my heart, I lift this earnest prayer up to You, Lord: Grant me Your wisdom, that we may both be in one accor...

In light of Father's Day coming up, and several friends who lost their parents, I wanted to share this with you. The verses listed below show the passages where some of the phrases and names of God came from. This poem is dedicated to my friends and previous coworkers, Bill Hall and George Probek. I believe these Scriptural reminders of how God is our Heavenly Father would be a tremendous comfort to you, as they were to me. The Father Of The Fatherless In the Bible, God’s many names are there to be found: He’s the God of all grace, and His grace abounds; He’s the Father of mercies – I found mercy there; He’s the Father of spirits - I rest in His care. My Father is with me; He will never depart. His names offer comfort - they reveal His heart. One name can give me hope in my loneliness: My Father is “the Father of the fatherless.” Every good and perfect gift comes down from above; In my grief and sorrow, I’m surrounded by Your love. I know I’m not an orphan – I’m precious in Your si...