This is the day the Lord has made. It only

belongs to him. I will only see his hand

moving in it and not any other.

I will count my blessings and look to the

Lord for all things, for only from him

do the good and perfect gifts flow.

The Lord is my Sheppard.

Where he leads

me, with his help, I will follow.

Though He leads me not only through

the mountain tops, but also through

the dark valleys, I will not fear.

I will not stumble in the darkness,

nor will I turn back. For his day has come

in my life and the brightness of his

glory in my heart shall lead me home.

As I look about, I will only see the

beauty of his design and the

glory it declares of our Creator.

The song of a bird, or the fragrance

of a flower, or the cry of a newborn

baby as it announces its arrival into

the world. These things and more

declare His glory, His day,

the day of the Lord.

My affections will not be upon the earthly,

for the earthly things can only bring happiness

for a short time. But I will set my affections

upon the eternal and upon the treasures

that only He can give. Whether I abound

or whether I am abased, I shall be

content in whatever situation I find

myself in, knowing my life is in his hand

and I am a part of His day, in

the day of the Lord

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My ear will only listen for the sound

of his voice. Though many voices try to

lead me, saying I am he, I will not reply.

Other voices will say go, I will stand

my ground. Other voices will say stay,

I will go in search of Him who speaks

of the path that I must take.

I know His voice. It is the sound of gentle

rain. It is the sound of hope. It is the sound

of encouragement. It is the sound of love.

It is the sound of faith in his day.

The Day of the Lord.