But now, this is what the Lord says - he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: "Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine." ~Isaiah 43:1
Here is my hand
Will you take it?
No fear in the journey
When we're together
Steps are not as steep
Detours make no difference
Miles turn into moments
Thirsts are quenched
Here is my hand
Will you take it?
The choice is yours
It always has been
But when you hesitate
You break my heart.
Amen
A wonderful take of Isaiah 43. Thanx Martha.
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Thank you, Victor!
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Great. Inspirative. I followed your blog now. Thx
ReplyDeleteExtending a warm welcome to you, Vicky!
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Taking His hand and walking with Him has never been a disappointment. I will take it and follow, even if it means heartaches along the way.
ReplyDeleteAmen, Bill! Yet, so many folks turn down that offer from God, don't they? Praying for them!
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Lovely, Martha.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Glynn!
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Bom dia, Martha
ReplyDeleteLindo versículo, segurar na mão de Deus e caminhar faz toda diferença, um forte abraço.
Holding fast to God's hand is really the only sane way to move forward in this life, Lucinaiva.
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When you hesitate, you break My heart... why do we often hesitate to fully trust Him? I love this poem Martha. Did you post it before?
ReplyDeleteNo, I haven't published this before, Marja; maybe I have another similar poem? If so, I can't recall.
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This! This one moves me. Thank you, Martha.
ReplyDeleteI'm so, so glad this spoke to your heart, Myra!
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I love this, Martha. Thank you for the reminder of this verse and this encouragement to take His hand. Love and blessings to you!
ReplyDeleteHis is the best hand we can ever hold, Trudy.
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I am late getting here today but am so glad to head off to bed with this on my mind. Thank you!! xo
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for coming by, as always, Terri!
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Thanks my friend.
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Thank you, Rue!
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Dearest Martha Jane,
ReplyDeleteGreat poem.
Yes, that's what we did literally, over almost 5,000 miles. Just for being at each others' side. Now it was still possible and the memories will last forever.
It kind of puzzled me that you wrote on my post: 'I'm so glad you all had such a great vacation.' Would you tell that also to a bus driver or truck driver on an 11–day tour?
Hugs,
Mariette
Hi, Mariette!
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Martha Jane, that's exactly what Pieter and I have been saying over and over; we so admire our dedicated truckers doing this day after day and not only on sunny days but during dangerous weather days as well. I only did it out of love, for taking my Pieter there where he always wanted to go and the same for me.
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Hugs,
Mariette
Thank you so much!
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Martha, this is excellent. I love Isaiah 43:1, it's so comforting and powerful! Your poem beautifully unpacks it. God bless!
ReplyDeleteKaren, I so appreciate your affirmative words of encouragement! And yes, God's Word in so many places in the Bible, give us hope and resolve, love and grace. We need to be looking for that!
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I love God's invitation: "Here is my hand
ReplyDeleteWill you take it?" This is beautiful, Martha.
Thank you so much, Lisa! May we all hold out our hands that God may take them in His . . .
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Martha, you've captured perfectly our Father's gracious invitation to us. You also reminded me of my earthly father who mirrored God with his loving care, providing a stable home for my brother and me. I loved walking hand in hand with him, his big, strong one engulfing mine! This is what our Heavenly Father offers--a life security and blessing. Why would I ever say "no" to him?! Thank you for bringing these uplifting thoughts to my mind, Martha!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fond and comforting memory you've shared here, Nancy! I do recall loving taking my own dad's hand . . . Nothing like it!
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