My Lord and Savior, my Love of My Life! You cause me to fall more and more in love with You each day… and night! 😉
You and I were having alone time, and I was trying to bring my troubles to You in ink. So many times You whisper You’re ready to write, and in between that which vies for my mind and my desire to only give You perfection, I often times tend to tear it up. But this morning as I began to write this poem, something was starting to speak to me. And there You were… the Watchman! From the moment You arrived on the scene to the title You would give me in the last line, the message was clear… You are here to dwell. ❤
He Has Come to Dwell
Memories that linger,
But not for their pleasure.
They stay at length,
But not for good measure.
Days that were endless
Remind me they’re long gone,
But nights that were relentless
Seem to stay strong.
Nightmares and visions,
Unwelcomed and uninvited
Keep me and serenity
Cruelly divided.
But there is a Watchman
Who guards at my chest.
My racing heart beat
Sends Him on a quest.
Angry with evil
For choking my world,
My Knight arrives
And draws His sword.
Peace, love,
And renewing thoughts.
My Savior has won
The battle He fought.
He has returned my night
And my sleep as well.
I’ve no more to fear.
He has come to dwell.
11.14.2018 Wednesday
Written by Gail Brookshire
PS. You gave me the words to write this poem then had me think on Your hymn…
How Can I Fear With Jesus? by Ron Hamilton. As I began to sing it, I was in awe of how similar they were. It’s always been one of my favorite songs You led me to, but I have not listened to it in quite a bit.
How Can I Fear With Jesus? by Ron Hamilton
When shadows fall and the night covers all
There are things that my eyes cannot see.
I never fear, for the Savior is near.
My LORD abides with me!
How can I fear? Jesus is near!
He ever watches over me!
Worries all cease; He gives me peace.
How can I fear with Jesus?
When I’m alone and I face the unknown
And I fear what the future may be,
I can depend on the strength of my Friend!
He walks along with me.
How can I fear? Jesus is near!
He ever watches over me!
Worries all cease; He gives me peace.
How can I fear with Jesus?
Jesus is King! He controls everything!
He is with me each night and each day.
I trust my soul to the Savior’s control;
He drives all fear away!
How can I fear? Jesus is near!
He ever watches over me!
Worries all cease; He gives me peace.
How can I fear with Jesus?
You make me fall more and more in love with You each day.
No matter what comes (and it inevitably will),
it will have to face You, my faithful Savior who has come to dwell! ❤
Thank you for sharing these words, Gail. Thank you. Reading your expressions of love for Jesus does make me jealous sometimes, I confess. But it gives me hope too, that I can, one day, again, be able to express the genuine love for him as it becomes more real each day.
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By the way, I nominated you for a thanksgiving tag. Sorry the link isn’t at hand at the moment.
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PTL! Thank you, Tosin! Me and God love you!
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Oh you DO share the same love for Jesus… just in your own way! I have seen it time and time again! How many times He has used YOUR unique relationship with Him to encourage and uplift my soul! He is jealous for you, Tosin! He has a name waiting just for you that only He knows!
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Thank you for this encouragement, sis. I’m grateful for you. 🤗🤗🤗
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And I you! ❤ ❤
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Thank you so much for such a wonderful share!🙏
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PTL! Thank you, Richa! God loves you!
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“He has returned my night, And my sleep as well. I’ve no more to fear.” So reassuring and comforting, beautiful post. x
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PTL! He surely is, Caz! Thank you! God loves you! ❤
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Thank you for sharing, Gail and your love for God radiate. ❤
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Praise His Holy name that His light shines brighter than all forms of darkness! God loves you, Miriam! ❤
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It’s really true, and you’re not hiding your light. That’s great, Gail. ❤
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Anything burning is all Him! Especially when I struggle to see a flicker myself. He is my hope! He is my hero! Thankful for you, Miriam!
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Gail,what you’re doing, blogging is perfect to get all the dialogue to keep your flame going, knowing that you’re encouraging others also!
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His fellowship is so sweet! As is yours! Blessed to call you my Sister in Christ! ❤
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I’m blessed to have fellowship with you, Gail. ❤
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