Drawn to His Heart

The God you trusted in the past is the One who’s faithful still.

Trust Him now, with all your heart, to be working out His will.

There’s nothing that you’re facing which takes Him by surprise—

All the things concerning you have not escaped His eyes.

His hand has been your covering through every circumstance,

Everything will work for good; nothing is by chance.

Let your faith abide in Him just like a mustard seed,

And you will find His promise true to meet your every need.

Wait on God to do His work in His perfect time and way.

The answer may seem slow just now, but He will not delay.

One day you’ll see the wisdom that led you from the start

Was given by your Father’s love to draw you to His heart.

©2020 Roy Lessin, DaySpring, used with permission. All rights reserved.

God Will Not Fail You

When you walk through a dark valley No fear shall grip your soul. When you’re climbing a steep mountain His hand will not let go.

When you’re waiting for an answer To a prayer in Jesus’ name, It will soon be granted you You won’t be brought to shame There’s not a promise He’s ever broken, Nothing’s failed that He has said. He will not forsake you, Like the sparrow you’ll be fed. God will not fail you He will not leave you alone; God will not fail you He does not forsake His own. When in a time of suffering You’re seeking for His touch, His presence will not turn away He loves you much too much. When the pain of a great trial Seems to tear your heart in two, His arms reach out with mercy To sustain and comfort you. There’s not a promise He’s ever broken Nothing’s failed that He has said He will not forsake you, Like the sparrow you’ll be fed. God will not fail you He will not leave you alone; God will not fail you He does not forsake His own.

©2020 Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow. All rights reserved.

The One Who Leads You Is Wonderful

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk… Psalm 23:1–4 KJV

Yea: Yes to You, Jesus. Yes to Your will, Your way, Your plan, Your purpose. Yes to what seems possible and impossible. Yes to what You have prepared, to where Your footsteps are going—through places unknown, to destinations unimagined, by pathways never taken before.

though I walk: Not in panic, not in haste, not in perplexity. Walking, not running ahead. Walking, not dragging behind. Walking forwards, not backwards. Going at His pace. Planting my feet in His freshest footprints. Not getting stuck. Not standing in place. Pressing on.

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This is an adaptation from Roy's latest book, A Place at His Table, available here. ©2020 Roy Lessin, DaySpring, Meeting in the Meadow, all rights reserved.

God is Faithful in 2020

This post, originally from 2009, came up in my memories. I couldn’t help but think how perfect these words are for 2020 too!

It’s my prayer that as you read them you will be reminded of the assuredness of God’s faithfulness throughout the coming year.
-Marina


God Is Faithful
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow

Often, as the New Year approaches, I quiet myself before the Lord and listen to hear if He may have something to say to me about the coming year. This year, as we approached 2020, I sensed God speaking something specific to me through various sources. The words were simple and clear and straight from Scripture, “God is faithful.”

God did not give me a list of Bible prophecies that would be fulfilled in 2020. He did not tell what was going to happen in the stock market, in Israel, or in world events. I have no idea what things will unfold over the next twelve months, however, I am certain of one thing, “God is faithful.”

God does not want me to place my focus on my needs, but on His faithfulness; not on world problems, but on His faithfulness; not on circumstances, but on His faithfulness; not on my feelings or opinions, but on His faithfulness; not on political change, but on His faithfulness.

The truth of God’s faithfulness is something each of us will need to be reminded of many times throughout this year. Our faith needs to rest in His faithfulness; our feet need to stand upon His faithfulness; our heart needs to trust in His faithfulness; our emotions need to celebrate His faithfulness; our mouths need to proclaim His faithfulness.

Here is a little poem that may be a helpful reminder for you in 2020…
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I’ve a word that is clear
It is for the New Year
God is faithful, God is faithful.

Its meaning is dear
It will bring you a tear
God is faithful, God is faithful.

God is faithful it’s true
He will make all things new,
Just trust Him to do
All He’s promised to you.
God is faithful.

It’s a word that brings cheer
It will break every fear
God is faithful, God is faithful.

It will help you draw near
It will bless you to hear
God is faithful, God is faithful.

God is faithful it’s true
He will make all things new,
Just trust Him to do
All He’s promised to you.
God is faithful.
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Know, recognize, and understand therefore that the Lord your God, He is God, the faithful God, Who keeps covenant and steadfast love and mercy with those who love Him and keep His commandments, to a thousand generations, Deuteronomy 7:9 AMPC

God is faithful (reliable, trustworthy, and therefore ever true to His promise, and He can be depended on); by Him you were called into companionship and participation with His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. 1 Corinthians 1:9 AMPC

God is trustworthy and faithful and means what He says, 2 Corinthians 1:18 AMPC 

O LORD God of Heaven’s Armies! Where is there anyone as mighty as you, O LORD? You are entirely faithful. Psalm 89:8 NLT
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©2009, 2020 Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow, all rights reserved. This post originally appeared online in 2009.

The Shepherd’s Ways

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. Psalm 23:1 KJV

He doesn’t drive, He leads. He doesn’t deplete, He feeds. He doesn’t withdraw, He resides. He doesn’t flee, He abides. He doesn’t shun, He confides. He doesn’t withhold, He provides. He doesn’t misuse, He affirms. He doesn’t confuse, He confirms. He doesn’t provoke, He consoles. He doesn’t ignore, He upholds. He doesn’t avoid, He feels. He doesn’t mistreat, He heals. He doesn’t retreat, He pursues. He doesn’t quench, He renews. He doesn’t drain, He fills. He doesn’t trouble, He stills.

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This is an adaptation of an excerpt from Roy's latest book, A Place at His Table - 365 Daily Devotions, which will be releasing in December 2019. It may be pre-ordered here.

©2019 Roy Lessin, DaySpring, all rights reserved. Used with permission.

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