Be the Victor in This Hour

8-14-26

 

When my heart is bleeding from wounds

And my soul is sore distressed

I fly to Thee, my Strong Refuge

Where every comer finds rest.

 

I can't contain the hurts and pain—

Like poison they swell within

Oh take them all, my Loving Lord

Before bitterness roots in.

 

I want to rise above the storm

Of all ill thoughts, grief, and strife

And ride upon the Tireless wings

Of Thy soul-sustaining Life.

 

Oh be the Victor in this hour

Take possession of my mind

That what's allowed to remain there

Be thoughts that are sweet and kind.

 

Heather Rausch

 

Ephesians 4:32

2 Corinthians 10:5

Hebrews 12:15

 

Without Reserve

 

Without Reserve

 

Lord, help me give myself to You without reserve

To love You with all my heart and joyfully serve,

To labor faithfully in the menial task

Doing all for Your glory—going where you ask

I pray You’d keep my feet on the path You have trod,

Be the center of my being, my delight, my God!

 

And if I must walk through the school of loneliness

Or if I must pass through affliction and distress

Oh let them draw me ever closer to Thy breast

That my weary soul may find in Thee it’s true rest

Give me Thy endurance through Thy refining flame

Let me always hold dear Thy precious, Holy name!

 

Let me hear, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant.”

Thou art with me through death’s valley and fields verdant

Through the wilderness I lacked nothing when with Thee

Whatever my lot, help me contented to be.

Every hardship, obstacle, and loss will erase

When I know as I’m known and see Thee face to face.

 

March 21, 2025

Went back to being “just friends” with Caleb Lewis.

 

In my dark and lonely hour

 

In my dark and lonely hour

 

In my dark and lonely hour

I will flee to Thee, my strong Tower

My highest hopes, my dreams I give

I die daily, but in Thee I live

Oh preserve me in Thy mercy

When trials almost overwhelm me.

They draw me still closer to You

Behold, all Your promises are true!

“I will never leave nor forsake.”

My God has promised to undertake!

His working is a mystery

For He sees through all eternity!

His ways—more than I comprehend

“Thoughts of peace and an expected end.”

Oh what a comfort to my soul!

My God is still in complete control!

And “lo, I am with you alway,”

He’s with me and listens when I pray,

“Wait on the Lord; be of good cheer.”

He will strengthen me when life is drear,

In my dark and lonely hour

I will flee to Thee, my strong Tower!

 

March 19, 2025

Jeremiah 29:11

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

 

 

At Thy Throne, O God

At Thy Throne, O God

 

At Thy throne, O my Lord

Temptations lose their pow’r,

When Satan as a lion

Seeks my soul to devour;

I run to my safe Refuge

In the depths of Thy Word,

Where every foe is repelled

And every plea with Thee heard

 

At Thy throne, O my Lord

I find heav’nly strength indeed!

Where Thy strength lifts up my soul

And Thy grace meets my need.

And in Thy presence in prayer

I find my shoulders relieved

As the burden falls away

Peace fills my heart that once grieved.

 

H. R

 

Jesus, the Soul's Refuge

 

Jesus, the Soul’s Refuge

 

Jesus is the soul’s dear Refuge,

A solace for the aching heart,

He e’er liveth to intercede

In our troubles He taketh part,

He is our ever-present Help

In Him alone we may confide

The smallest need; the greatest care

‘Neath His shelt’ring wings we abide.

 

Jesus is the soul’s dear Refuge

A haven from the storms of life,

When He whispers, “Peace, all be still.”

All quiet is the raging strife,

“In all points tempted like as we,”

He understands our grief and woe,

Avail yourself of His free grace

The sweet peace of God feel and know.

 

H.R Jan 10^th, 2021

 

 

Refuge--a condition of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or trouble.

something providing shelter.