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This song, with its simple direct lyrics, encourages us to place our trust in God during turbulent times. I love its straightforward and personal plea for help, recalling several of the Psalms, each bringing to mind images a God who is both strong and loving, exalted and personal. The full context of these scriptures is worth looking up, as each is preceded and followed with great dramatic verse. What I find especially beautiful is how the psalmists often portray God as the majestic mighty ruler, but also a close loving parent and protector. Indeed, there is no social distancing when connecting with God. As Richard Rohr to aptly says, “God is both intimate, and ultimate.” [2] Check out a few of the following lyrics and supporting scriptures: Lyric: “Hide me now under Your wings” Guard me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings, Psalm 17:8 Lyric: “Cover me within Your mighty hand” You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me. Psalm 139:5 Lyric: “You are King over the flood” The Lord sits enthroned over the flood; the Lord sits enthroned as king forever. Psalm 29:10 Lyric: “I will be still and know You are God” Be still, and know that I am God! I am exalted among the nations, I am exalted in the earth. Psalm 46:10 [1] CCLI Song # 3940963 Reuben Morgan. © 2002 Hillsong Music Publishing Australia CCLI License # 11537482 [2] Just This: Prompts and Practices for Contemplation - by Richard Rohr © 2017 CAC Publishing
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Carole Boutwell
4/21/2020 01:40:11 pm
Thanks, Howard.
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Pastor Linda
4/21/2020 02:25:32 pm
Thank you Howard- for reminding us God is mighty to save, and is present in so many forms.
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bill wright
4/21/2020 09:30:58 pm
👍🏽👍🏽
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Stacey
4/22/2020 12:16:14 pm
Thank you Howard! Your voice and the way you play the piano always has a way of hitting me deep in my soul! This is beautiful.
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Tam
4/23/2020 05:38:17 am
Thank you, Howard.
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