Gently, silently,
In quiet faithfulness
The Lord of heaven
Sends refreshing dew
On the mist of morning,
To all things rooted in the ground.
Miraculously,
Withered leaves uncurl,
Shriveled petals unfold,
Drooped stems and grass stand tall, and
Freshly washed hues
Gleam in sparkling splendor.
Gently, silently,
In quiet faithfulness
The Lord of heaven
Sends the refreshing dew
Of his grace and blessing
Upon all people rooted in his love.
Miraculously,
Withered souls blossom,
Shriveled hearts unfurl,
Drooped spirits revive, and
Freshly washed attitudes
Gleam with gratitude and praise.
“His favor is like the dew on the grass,”
His multi-faceted grace, a sparkling jewel,
Providing manifold blessing:
Enduring hope that renews our strength,
Overflowing joy that isn’t dependent on circumstances,
Deep peace that defies explanation,
A God-enhanced life
That gives rise to satisfaction and fulfillment,
Firm security that God will never fail us, and
The absolute truth of his Word that guides us rightly.
All this and more bestowed upon us like the dew—
Unearned and undeserved.
(Deuteronomy 33:12; Hosea 14:5; Ephesians 3:17; Proverbs 19:12b;
Psalm 62:5; Psalm 16:11; John 14:27; Psalm 128:1-2;
John 10:10; Lamentations 3:22; Psalm 119:137-138, Ephesians 2:4-10)
How has the dew of God’s grace refreshed your life this week?
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