Today’s post is an acrostic poem (I use that term lightly!) of praise and prayer, based on the phrase, “peace in the midst of the storm.” For each letter, I chose scriptural affirmations that seemed especially appropriate for this time of upheaval and uncertainty. (You’ll find the references at the end of the post.)
Why the Bible? There is no better source of hope and strength.
Abraham Lincoln expressed it this way during his time of trouble:
(Photo taken in 1863, in the midst of the Civil War.)
I believe that the Bible is the best gift
that God has ever given to man.
All the good from the Savior of the world
is communicated to us through this book.
I have been driven many times to my knees
by the overwhelming conviction
that I had nowhere else to go.
While collecting biblical truths that apply to our current situation, I felt my own heart uplifted.
May the following be an encouragement to you as well.
Praise be to the Lord our mighty Rock; from
Everlasting to everlasting he is God.
As we cast our cares on him, he will sustain us.
Call on him when in distress and he will answer; his
Ears are attentive to our cry.
I trust in your unfailing love, O Lord.
Nothing is too hard for you.
The Lord watches over the way of the righteous.
He performs miracles and displays his power among the people.
Every promise he has fulfilled; not one has failed.
My shield is God Most High.
In him I take refuge.
Do not fear; he is with us…and will help us. He will
Satisfy our needs and strengthen our frame.
Truly, our souls can find rest in God; our salvation comes from him.
Our Lord is gracious, righteous, and full of compassion; the
Fruit of his righteousness is peace.
Those who know his name trust in him, for he has never
forsaken those who seek him.
He hides us in the shadow of his wings; the
Eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him,
who hope in his unfailing love.
Send us your light and your faithful care, O God. Let them guide us
day by day.
Thank you for always leading us in triumph.
Our enemies you will trample; with you we will gain the victory.
Righteous and kind are all your ways and all your works.
My hope is in you.
Scriptures used:
- Peace–Psalm 144:1; 90:2; 55:22; 86:7; 34:15b
- In–Psalm 13:5a; Jeremiah 32:17b
- The–Psalm 1:6; 77:14; Joshua 23:14
- Midst–Psalm 7:10a; 16:1b; Isaiah 41:10; 58:11; Psalm 62:1
- Of–Psalm 116:5; Isaiah 32:17
- The–Psalm 9:10; 17:8b; 33:18
- Storm–Psalm 43:3a ISV; 2 Corinthians 2:14; Psalm 60:12; Psalm 25:21b
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HALLELUJAH!!!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🥳🥳🥳
So glad you found inspiration here, Deandra!
❤️me too❤️
Beautiful Nancy! Thank you! Love and Prayers, Janet
Praise God you found beauty here, Janet. Praying for you also, dear friend!
Taking deep breaths reading this. THANK YOU for this Biblical assurance, my friend, and for helping us take our eyes off the storm and look to the One who is our Peace.
Thank you, Heidi. I can’t imagine facing this pandemic without our Peace–or the words of scripture that speak peace into our spirits. I know you feel the same!
This is brilliant, Nancy! I read Psalm 91 to my Men’s Bible Study this morning and it had a calming effect on their hearts. God”s truth speaks when we as mere mortals are at a loss for words. Thanking God for speaking to us through you in this way. I am going to repost to whatspapathinking.com. May God bless you and be with you through this storm.
Thank you, Ponderosa Papa. I am honored that you reblogged on your website! Praise God for the calming effect of His Word!
Reblogged this on 4th Quarter Musings and commented:
A fellow blogger whom I’ve come to respect for her faithfulness to God and His word gives us this acrostic on Peace in the Midst of the Storm. I hope you’re encouraged by it as I am.
Nancy,
It seems that peace was on both of our minds today. I’m so thankful for His presence and care in this storm, and that He offers hope.
When I read your post last night, I thought the same thing! Made me smile. AMEN to your last comment–His presence, care, and hope through the storm DO comfort and strengthen. Praise God for his provision!
Well written, Nancy! We should always be thankful and grateful to God.
Thank you, Nanchi. Indeed, a grateful attitude creates great impact upon our spirits!
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Thank you, Vickie!
beautiful and creative!!
Thank you, Jean!
Thank you Nancy. Words we should memorize, and lovely images.
Thank YOU, Colleen. What a kind thing to say!
This is so creative and calming. Thank you for posting and sharing His peace.
Praise God you found the acrostic calming, Kathy. God answered my prayer!
So beautiful, calming, and creative. I am much encouraged! When reading this I was immediately reminded of the hymn ‘The Solid Rock’. It ties in perfectly with your lovely poem, Nancy.
My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness;
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
But wholly lean on Jesus’ name.
Refrain:
On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand,
All other ground is sinking sand.
When darkness veils His lovely face,
I rest on His unchanging grace;
In every high and stormy gale,
My anchor holds within the veil.
His oath, His covenant, His blood
Support me in the whelming flood;
When all around my soul gives way,
He then is all my hope and stay.
When He shall come with trumpet sound,
Oh, may I then in Him be found;
Dressed in His righteousness alone,
Faultless to stand before the throne.’
We are certainly in the midst of a storm right now but the Lord promises to see us through and lead us to higher ground and He never fails. Thank you, Nancy, for this beautiful acrostic poem. And I learned a new word today…acrostic!
I remember that hymn well. The first and third verses are especially appropriate for this week before Easter. Praise Jesus, He IS our solid Rock in every high and stormy gale! Thank you for sharing it, Cheri. Others may be refreshed by its hope-filled lyrics also!
Hi Nancy,
I have a new computer and am having password trouble in trying to leave a comment. So here’s what I said:
Beautiful! As if these highlighted letters had waited all their Roman letterform lives for this precise order in such a time as this. Feeling fortified! Thank you, Nancy. Laurie
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Thank you, Laurie. What an honor for me to fortify you, as you have so often fortified me!
Glory to God. Thanks to God for His peace indeed in the midst of the storms.
I love the quote by Abraham Lincoln. I can’t agree any more – we are blessed by the words of Grace embedded in the Bible.
Thank you, Herry, and couldn’t agree with you more: we ARE highly blessed by the words of grace God has given us in His Word!
You are welcome ma’am.
Yes, we are. 💃🤗
Nancy, this is just perfect for this day. Thank you for making the effort to frame this truth so beautifully.
Thank you, Michele, for stopping by and for your kind comments. Nothing soothes like the Word of God itself!
Thanks for this. Peace and blessings in the midst, Nancy!
Thank you, Mitch. We ARE experiencing peace and blessing within the confines of our home!
Hi Nancy,
Great promises for ALL times.
Thank you,
Gary
Thank you, Gary!
These are great, Nancy! It’s wonderful how the Scripture speaks to every situation!
Amen, Sheila–and for thousands of years too!
Love it!!!
Thank you, Fatima. Praise God for his inspiration!
Nice blog ppost
Thank you, Juliana!