It’s amazing and incredible,
but it’s as true as it can be—
God loves and understands us all,
and that means you and me.
His grace is all-sufficient for
both the young and old,
For the lonely and the timid,
for the brash and for the bold.
His love knows no exceptions,
so never feel excluded,
No matter who or what you are,
your name has been included …
And no matter what your past has been,
trust God to understand,
And no matter what your problem is,
just place it in His hand …
For in all our unloveliness this
great God loves us still—
He loved us since the world began,
and what’s more, He always will!
An aching heart is but a stepping stone
To greater joy than you’ve ever known,
For things that cause the heart to ache
Until you think that it must break
Become the strength by which we climb
To higher heights that are sublime
And feel the radiance of God’s smiles
When we have soared above life’s trials.
So when you’re overwhelmed with fears
And all your hopes are drenched in tears,
Think not that life has been unfair
And given you too much to bear,
For God has chosen you because,
With all your weaknesses and flaws,
He feels that you are worthy of
The greatness of his wondrous love.
God’s love is like an island in
life’s ocean vast and wide,
A peaceful, quiet shelter from
the restless, rising tide.
God’s love is like a fortress,
and we seek protection there
When the waves of tribulation
seem to drown us in despair.
God’s love is a sanctuary where
our souls can find sweet rest
From the struggle and the tension
of life’s fast and futile quest.
God’s love is like a tower rising
far above the crowd,
And God’s smile is like the sunshine breaking
through the threatening cloud.
God’s love is like a beacon burning
bright with faith and prayer,
And through all the changing scenes
of life we can find a haven there.
There is really nothing we need
know or even try to understand
If we refuse to be discouraged
and trust God’s guiding hand,
So take heart and meet each minute
with faith in God’s great love,
Aware that every day of life is
controlled by God above
And never dread tomorrow
or what the future brings
Just pray for strength and courage
and trust God in all things,
And never grow discouraged—
be patient and just wait,
For God never comes too early,
and He never comes too late.
Love is like magic and it always will be,
For love still remains life’s sweet mystery.
Love works in ways that are
wondrous and strange,
And there’s nothing in life that
love cannot change.
Love can transform the most commonplace
Into beauty and splendor and
sweetness and grace.
Love is unselfish, understanding, and kind,
For it sees with its heart and not with its mind.
Love gives and forgives; there is nothing too much
For love to heal with its magic touch.
Love is the language that every heart speaks,
For love is the one thing that every heart seeks …
And where there is love God, too, will abide
And bless the family residing inside.
The priceless gift of life is love,
For with the help of God above
Love can change the human race
And make this world a better place …
For love dissolves all hate and fear
And makes our vision bright and clear
So we can see and rise above
Our pettiness on wings of love.
Do not be anxious, said our Lord,
Have peace from day to day—
The lilies neither toil nor spin,
Yet none are clothed as they.
The meadowlark with sweetest song
Fears not for bread or nest
Because he trusts our Father’s love,
And God knows what is best.
No one ever sought the Father
and found He was not there,
And no burden is too heavy
to be lightened by a prayer.
No problem is too intricate,
and no sorrow that we face
Is too deep and devastating
to be softened by His grace.
No trials and tribulations are
beyond what we can bear
If we share them with our Father
as we talk to Him in prayer …
We are all God’s children
and He loves us, every one.
He freely and completely
forgives all that we have done,
Asking only if we’re ready to
follow where He leads,
Content that in His wisdom
He will answer all our needs.
It’s true we have never looked on His face,
But His likeness shines forth from every place,
For the hand of God is everywhere
Along life’s busy thoroughfare,
And His presence can be felt and seen
Right in the midst of our daily routine.
Things we touch and see and feel
Are what make God so very real.