The Arms That Won't Let Go

The Arms That Won't Let Go

(by Al Denson, Robert White Johnson, Jim Robinson)

 

Don't have all the answers

Facing tragedy

It seems as though the tears

Will never end

But through the dark you'll see Him

The One you can believe in

He's offering you rest

And a place to lay your head

 

I'll be the pillow for your sorrow

I'll be the blanket for your soul

I'll be the place your broken heart

Can be made whole

I'll be your strength to face tomorrow

And when the night seems dark and cold

Fall into My arms I won't let go

Fall into these arms that won't let go

You can rest here in My arms

I won't let go

 

Can anything ever separate us from Christ's love? Does it mean he no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity, or are persecuted, or are hungry or cold or in danger or threatened with death? (Even the Scriptures say, "For your sake we are killed every day; we are being slaughtered like sheep.") No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us.

 

And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from his love. Death can't, and life can't. The angels can't, and the demons can't. Our fears for today, our worries about tomorrow, and even the powers of hell can't keep God's love away. Whether we are high above the sky or in the deepest ocean, nothing can separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.

 

Life is not always a bed of roses. Falling down is part of growing up. Breaking down is what comes before building up. Disappointment presents us with the opportunity to reflect, rest and try again because one more try may be all we need. When lost in the dark clouds of life's journey and we can't see the hand of God, we must learn to trust His heart. God is still at work, He is not finished with us yet. Take heart!

 

(This is for my younger cousin, Ray Keeve. I watched you grow up. You brought much joy to my home when my mum was looking after you.

You were the reason I rushed home after work and an inspiration when things got tough. Nothing beats seeing you wobbling on your feet to greet me at the door with arms that were barely long enough to wrap around my legs. 12 years have passed.

 

You will be moving on to high school next year. Only you can determine what goes into the next four years of your life and what comes out of it. You can be all that you are meant to be if you give your best and put your trust in God. There may be times when you will fail but don't let the fear of failing get in the way of becoming who you are meant to be. Step into life. Take on the challenges. We love you and we believe the best is yet to come.)

 

Love,

Ling Ling Jie Jie ",+