January 27, 2011
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here I stand ~ the sparrow's song ~ I have found grace in the eyes of the Lord
Here I stand, I can do no other, so help me God. Amen.
(Martin Luther)I would have been dead long ago if I had depended upon men for encouragement.
(Martyn Lloyd-Jones)Psalm 102:7: I watch, and am as a sparrow alone upon the house top. (KJV)
here I stand ~ the sparrow's song
lonely sparrow
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordmurdered brother
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordmocked preacher
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordunstaggering patriarch
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordbarren woman
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordlaughing mother
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordpatient servant
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lorddeceived schemer
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lorddiscarded dreamer
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordkissed betrayer
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordimpetuous defender
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordwilderness shepherd
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordlongsuffering intercessor
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordglory-robbing striker
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordjavelin thruster
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lorddisregarded spy
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordstepping priest
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordaltar smasher
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordclinging daughter-in-law
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordunarmored shepherd
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordunselfish friend
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lorddancing king
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordbread eater
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordrepentant adulterer
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordpanting psalmist
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordzealous prophet
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordfleeing prophet
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lorddepressed prophet
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordyoke burner
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordservant girl
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordwashed commander
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordredeemed harlot
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordquestioning watchman
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordundone prophet
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordunheeded prophet
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordfiery-hearted prophet
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lorddenounced prophet
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordimprisoned rebel
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordweeping prophet
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lorduncompromising youth
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordtrue worshiper
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lorddevoted intercessor
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordvaliant queen
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordpersistent builder
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordprepared teacher
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordwilderness crier
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordroof remover
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordbleeding woman
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordfalling sparrow
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordthirsting woman
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordaccused adulteress
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordimprisoned baptist
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordflask breaker
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordblind beggar
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordimportunate widow
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordpleading tax collector
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordweeping denier
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lorddoubting disciple
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordhumbled persecutor
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordchief sinner
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordrejoicing prisoner
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordforsaken prisoner
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordexiled soul
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordreconciled stranger
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordembraced daughter
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordunashamed sister
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordas You stand with me
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordas You strengthen me
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordfor the joy set before me
here I stand
as You stood for the joy set before You
here I standcross taker
here I stand
as You took up Your cross
here I standhaving found grace in Your eyes
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordhaving received another Spirit
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordin spite of myself
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordby Your grace alone
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordbecause You delight in me
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordto Your glory alone
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordwatching sparrow
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the LordI can do no other
so help me God
Amen
I have found grace in the eyes of the LordII Timothy 4:16 At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge. 17 Notwithstanding the Lord STOOD with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
Romans 5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we STAND, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4 and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, 5 and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.
Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to STAND against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to STAND firm. 14 STAND therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. 16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, 18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints...The waters had been deepening and darkening. The waters were abundant and abounding. My feet had almost stumbled and I was in danger of slipping. You sent from above, took me, drew me out of many waters. I have found grace in Your eyes, O Lord. Your grace toward me has been abundant and abounding. You came down to the depths of my darkness. You have been delivering me from my strong enemy, and from them which hated me: for they were too strong for me. I am my own strong enemy. I am too strong for myself. They confronted me in the day of my calamity: but You alone, my LORD, You alone have been my only stay and my only support. You are bringing me forth into a large and broad place, You are delivering me, because You delight in me. O LORD, I know I have nothing delightful in myself alone. I have no righteousness and I have no clean hands but through Your Son's imputed and imparted righteousness alone. You delight in me and reward me and are delivering me only for His blessed Name's sake. May Your grace be abundant and abounding to me. May Your living waters continue to be abundant and abounding for my thirsty soul so I might continue to stand and watch on the house top.
– Based loosely on Psalm 18:16-19, Psalm 73:1-2, Genesis 6:8, I Timothy 1:14Isaiah 25:4 For you have been a stronghold to the poor,
a stronghold to the needy in his distress.poor and needy sparrow
here I stand
I have found grace in the eyes of the Lordhaving found grace in the eyes of the Lord
here I stand
I watch, and am as a sparrow alone upon the house top
Photo credit: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:House_Sparrow_%28Passer_domesticus%29,_Holy_Island_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1239933.jpg by Christine Matthews / CC by SA/2.0 GenericRelated:
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ML-J on depression in the ministry
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Rejoicing here on the Potter's Wheel (Psalm 66) | Letter 96 on assurance & joy
(9) Kingdom-Obsessed People don't seek "great things" for themselves
the builder's opposition and affirmation (letter 49 on assurance & fighting for joy)
every time (the prophet's affirmation in depression, doubt & distress)
Reformation Rebels: Are you willing to be a rebel for the sake of the Church?
Here I stand & from here I cast (devoted to prayer & the ministry of the Word
what is grace?
Tonight I am weak . . .
"He is my Sustenance" ~ remembering my sister & my friend - a triumph of His grace
I am a sparrow
Blessed Thirst in the Valley of Baca ~ Psalm 84
As a deer pants ... Is your soul panting for God? (Psalms 42 & 43)Scripture quotations unless otherwise indicated are taken from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. Copyright ©2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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Comments (3)
(( hugs))
It seems that you have included references to many in Scripture, I'll have to study it over to find where they all come from. It is true, what you say, though. Amen
@JulieDeer - Thanks, Deer. You too! Isaiah 40:11.
@quest4god@revelife - I looked in the mirror yesterday morning and remembered Luther's words: "Here I stand" and knew that's what I had to do – stand – & God would help me do so, even though at that point I was really floundering. At the same time I began to think through some men and women of faith in the Bible, and then the verse "Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord" was really impressed on me. Thank God for the gift of God's grace to stand for apart from Him we can do nothing!