Redemption comes in powerful ways

The last few days have been a wonderful testament to the power of God's Word. His promises of restoration touch even the darkest of places. I am forever thankful that He is taking what was broken and torn to shreds and miraculously is knitting it together in an amazing way, always for the better. I have been experiencing profound joy in the wake of suffering and have wept bitterly over the brokenness in my own heart. We sang a hymn today in chapel that touched on the very emotions I have been feeling and the incredible grace that God has bestowed on me and others recently. Tears of joy ran down my face as I remembered the blessings God has bestowed upon me in the midst of the pain. I give all the praise and glory to Him, who really does work in miraculous ways. May it bless you as it did for me... We serve a POWERFUL and MIGHTY God!

Be Still, My Soul 1. Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side. Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain. Leave to thy God to order and provide; In every change, He faithful will remain. Be still, my soul: thy best, thy heavenly Friend Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end. 2. Be still, my soul: thy God doth undertake To guide the future, as He has the past. Thy hope, thy confidence let nothing shake; All now mysterious shall be bright at last. Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know His voice Who ruled them while He dwelt below. 3. Be still, my soul: when dearest friends depart, And all is darkened in the vale of tears, Then shalt thou better know His love, His heart, Who comes to soothe thy sorrow and thy fears. Be still, my soul: thy Jesus can repay From His own fullness all He takes away. 4. Be still, my soul: the hour is hastening on When we shall be forever with the Lord. When disappointment, grief, and fear are gone, Sorrow forgot, love's purest joys restored. Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past, All safe and blessed we shall meet at last. 5. Be still, my soul: begin the song of praise On earth, believing, to thy Lord on high; Acknowledge Him in all thy works and ways, So shall He view thee with a well-pleased eye. Be still, my soul: the Sun of life divine Through passing clouds shall but more brightly shine.

Words: Katharina A. von Schlegel Translated: Jane Borthwick Music: Jean Sibelius Downloads: Lead Sheet Overhead Chord Chart Demo MP3