God wooed and won my decimated heart through His tender and powerful Word. The night was November 15, 1975, the setting Bethlehem Church, Randolph, NJ, the occasion, a concert by vocalist, Evie Tournquist. Among the Scriptures the pastor shared that night were John 10:10 and Revelation 3:20.
The Lord Jesus spoke directly to me through those verses and within me there was a humble crumbling and timid though intentional surrender to Him. I asked Him to come into my heart and take over. To make me completely clean in His sight by His blood. To give me the abundant life I could not find on my own.
God’s Word has been my sustenance ever since. My soul’s daily bread and the light for each step along the narrow freeing path of Life with the Savior.
This Book like no Other
Reaches me
and teaches me,
Trains me
Sustains me,
Reveals the right road
Lifts and lightens my load,
Tends and binds up my wounds
Makes me sound, makes me whole
It protects me
Yes, and corrects me
Warns me of sin
Purifies deep within,
Bids me come as I am
Warmly welcomes my tears,
Breathes comfort
Speaks peace to my fears
It’s my hope’s sure foundation
Unchains me from lies,
God’s Word feeds my soul
Builds me up, makes me wise,
It’s the joy of my heart
For Your truths set me free!
Ever new, yet unchanging ~
Whole life-rearranging!
It awakens my praise
As I seek You, Your ways,
Trust Your promises, wisdom
Live within Your embrace,
When I don’t understand
Am confused by Your plan,
It gently reminds me
“Take hold of His hand”
I cherish each word
Etched for me by Your love,
Wield its power to demolish
Evil near and above,
Each day I drink full from
These life-giving springs
Savor their richness
Commune with my King
~ Karen DiProspero
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” ~2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV)
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