This song is at the end of this post with lyrics. I am putting link here for you to listen to as you read. I have woken with this rolling through me, ran with it rolling through me, safe to say it is my summer mantra. Possibly my life mantra. While life is challenging God’s goodness embraces and enfolds me daily. Here is a picture walk through some of my summer days. Enjoy…
Sitting at New Baron’s Brewing Cooperative after church on a Sunday morning with my eldest. This beauty was standing tall on the corner of 1st and Becher Street. Standing tall in the middle of the city. This is who I wish to be, beauty blooming right where I am planted, spreading joy and light. Thanks God for Your design so intriciate is Your love for us/me.
My window boxes, daily watering has brought some beautiful growth. Feel like it is a testament of my days. When I take time to nourish my soul there is growth and beauty… this summer learning to teach University classes I have been stretched, grown hoping the lessons taught will enable these beautiful souls to attain all they are striving for as they educate our city’s children. Thanks God for the lessons these flowers have given me. Growth occurs when I lean in and nourish my soul in Your presence. Thanks God.
Oh His mercies are everlasting. This path has nourished my soul so many mornings. Ps. 23 rolling through me, “He Restores my Soul”… when I take time to listen, lean in and trust Him. Even on the days that my mind is racing. He seems far then I look up, into His creation and He reminds me that He is guiding my footsteps. He is with me, one breath, whisper and has been with me every step of the way. Jesus loves me/us, what an honor, what joy. Thanks God.
He holds me in the shelter of His embrace… Thanks God for this beauty, enabling me to find this hidden gem. You God have me/us in Your embrace, always and forever.
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Ps. 27:1 He is the light that guides my footsteps, enables me to press on. Oh He is a good God. Be well my friend, know you are loved, precious and He is with You every step of the way!
I love You, Lord
For Your mercy never fails me
All my days
I’ve been held in Your hand
From the moment that I wake up
Until I lay my head
Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God
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‘Cause all my life You have been faithful
And all my life You have been so, so good
With every breath that I am able
Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God
I love Your voice
You have lead me through the fire
In darkest nights
You are close like no other
I’ve known You as a father
I’ve known You as a friend
And I have lived in the goodness of God (hey)
‘Cause all my life You have been faithful (oh yes, You have)
And all my life You have been so, so good
With every breath that I am able
Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God
Your goodness is running after
Is running after me
Your goodness is running after
Is running after me
With my life laid down
I surrender now
I give You everything, oh Lord
Your goodness is running after
Is running after me
Your goodness is running after (oh yeah)
(It’s running after me)
Your goodness (is running after)
It’s running after me
With my life laid down (I surrender now)
I give You everything (everything)
Your goodness is running after
It’s running after me
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And all my life You have been faithful, mmm
And all my life You have been so, so good
With every breath that I am able
Oh, I’m gonna sing of the goodness of God
I’m gonna sing
All my life You have been faithful (all of my life You’ve been faithful)
All my life You have been so, so good (so good with every breath)
Every breath that I am able (every breath I’m able)
I will sing (I’m gonna sing)
Of the goodness of God (of the goodness of God, yes I am)
I will sing of the goodness of God
Oh, I’m gonna sing of the goodness of God
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