Wednesday, May 28, 2008

On Christ the solid rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand. . .

My life is uncertain. Nearly every aspect of my life lacks definition. My plans are all tentative - every single last one of them. That is how it should be. At least, that is what God told me. Throughout the past year or so, every plan I had for my life has changed or been turned upside down. It's been a roller coaster. More than once, the words to an old hymn came to mind.

"My Hope is Built on Nothing Less"by Edward Mote, 1797-1874

My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus' blood and righteousness;
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
But wholly lean on Jesus' name.
On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand.

When darkness veils His lovely face,
I rest on His unchanging grace;
In every high and stormy gale
My anchor holds within the veil.
On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand.

His oath, His covenant, and blood
Support me in the whelming flood;
When every earthly prop gives way,
He then is all my Hope and Stay.
On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand.

When He shall come with trumpet sound,
Oh, may I then in Him be found,
Clothed in His righteousness alone,
Faultless to stand before the throne!
On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand.

I have a solid foundation on which I can face anything - whatever life brings. I am not afraid of the uncertainty anymore. My life belongs to God, and He has the most spectacular plan for me. I don't need a plan. My best friend and beloved Father is the Sovereign Creator and Sustainer of the world. My Daddy will always be by my side, carrying me through life. He will provide all that I need and more and protect me, even when I don't understand. I couldn't ask for anything more.

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