The DC Comics action figure of the Spectre glows in the dark. Which makes sense, since he’s a ghost.
The DC Comics action figure of the Spectre glows in the dark. Which makes sense, since he’s a ghost.
Sylwia Perczak is a Polish artist who produces works of iconography.
I saw this one, entitled Lord, Please Save, on Twitter and it has been invading my thoughts all day. I’ve never seen this scene portrayed in this way. It is wondrous.
A prayer from Scotty Smith expressing the desire that being salt and light should not leave others feeling bitter and burnt; and that we as God’s people would not take some sort of satisfaction from bruising others as we stand on the truth of God’s Word.
“ “You are the salt of the earth,” and “the light of the world.” (Matt. 5:13,14);
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.” The Lord saves not with sword and spear. For the battle is the Lord’s. (1 Sam. 17:47)Heavenly Father, as your Gospel-cherished, Spirit-indwelt children, these Scriptures grab our attention and arrest our hearts. We’re immersed in a culture of unhinged “malice,” unfiltered “brawling”, and weaponized “bitterness.”
It grieves your heart, and it should sadden us as well. We’re to be different, and offer a better way. We’re not to mirror our culture, but offer a redemptive alternative. You’ve called us to be salt and light—offering your healing presence and the light of the Gospel.
Father, grant us wisdom, strength and plenty of grace. May the fire in our bones be the purifying fire of your Spirit—compelling us to make much of Jesus, less of ourselves, and more of our neighbors.
Help us pull up every root of resentment, bitterness, and spite, growing in the garden of our hearts (Heb. 12:15). Replace them with fresh “shoots” of humility, gentleness, and kindness.
In these coming fall months, use us to write stories of “Kingdom-come,” with the ink of grace and the hope of Jesus’ return. Knowing there’s a Day coming when your will will be done “on earth, as in heaven,” helps us immensely. So very Amen we pray, in Jesus’ tender and triumphant name.
I’ve had My Troubled Soul floating around for years but haven’t really used it.
I don’t know why.
Used it tonight and I’m even more uncertain as to why.
It’s a great song.
The addition of the refrain from Leaning On The Everlasting Arms is also a nice touch. The song is strong enough to stand on its on, the addition of the chorus emphasises its theme cleverly.
This is an original sort of rendition.
Here’s another, in case you like is so much you’d like to hear another version.
The lyrics:
My troubled soul,
I’m leaning, leaning
Leaning on the everlasting arms
Yes I’m leaning, leaning
Leaning on the everlasting arms
1.
Why so weighed down?
You were not made to bear this heavy load
Cast all your burdens, upon the Lord
Jesus cares, He cares for you.
Prechorus.
Jesus cares, He cares for you
And all your worrying won’t help you make it through
Cast all your burdens, upon the Lord
And trust again, in the promise of His love.
Chorus.
Praise that mighty name of Jesus
Praise the Lord, the Lifter of my head
Praise the Rock of my Salvation
All my days are in His faithful hands.
2.
My anxious heart
Why so upset?
When trials come, how you so easily forget
To cast your burdens, upon the Lord
Jesus cares, He cares for you.
Prechorus.
Jesus cares. He cares for you
And all your worrying won’t help you make it through
Cast all your burdens, upon the Lord
And trust again, in the promise of His love.
Chorus.
Praise that mighty name of Jesus
Praise the Lord, the Lifter of my head
Praise the Rock of my Salvation
All my days are in His faithful hands.
And I’m leaning, leaning
Leaning on the everlasting arms
Yes I’m leaning, leaning
Leaning on the everlasting arms
Chorus.
Praise that mighty name of Jesus
Praise the Lord, the Lifter of my head
Praise the Rock of my Salvation
All my days are in His faithful hands.
Words and Music: Robert Critchley
© 2001 Thankyou Music
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