The Night Song...

(by Rhonda McGuire)

My Dad had been slipping away for a while.. We had many conversations about the Lord and he had come to trust in Him... We were having a chat about heaven and what it would be like and my Dad told me he was having a difficult time sleeping. He was worried that he'd not awake. I know how hard nights can be. I prayed with him, assured him that his days and nights were in God's hands. Indeed they were.

He went to be with the Lord on January 29th of this year. I look forward to seeing him again. New body, no illness. I never had the chance to share a poem that the Lord gave me that night, so I thought I'd put it out there for those who stumble across this corner of the world of the internet... May it comfort you, no matter what you're going through.

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In the quiet hours of the night
When slumber fails to come
Disallow fears grip to hold
For You are watched over by The One

The One Who calms the seas
Who wipes away our tears
He's the Father & God of Heaven
Whose been beside you all your years

Remember all of God's promises
He always will be there
So the next time slumber fails you
Just whisper a simple prayer


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We know not what tomorrow holds, but we know Who holds all our tomorrows.

I will both lie down in peace, and sleep,
For You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety...
Psalm 4:8

I Surrender (You Carry Me)

(by Rhonda McGuire)

Surrender
I surrender
I lay it all down
Casting my crowns before You
Only You

Surrender
I surrender
Leaning not on my own understanding
Placing my life on your altar again

When I think I've not the strength to carry on
That's when You come
And carry me
You carry me

Surrender
I surrender
I lift up my head
I lift up my eyes
And there You are
You've been with me all along...

My lips have been silent
Only my soul has cried out
In the darkest moments You prove
What loving grace is all about...

That's when You carry me
You carry me...
Lord, carry me...

3/12/08