Inspired by lyrics from “Hands of Grace” by Jack Fowler –
“We are held in the hands of grace, forever safe in the arms of Love. Like a child receives protection from a mother’s warm embrace, we are held in the hands of grace.”
Responsive Reading for July 11
“Remember that you too were once slaves in the land of Egypt, and the Lord, your God, brought you out from there with a strong hand and outstretched arm” (Deuteronomy 5:15).
We are held in the hands of grace,
forever safe in the arms of Love.
Like a child receives protection from
a mother’s warm embrace,
we are held in the hands of grace.
“So humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time. Cast all your worries upon him because he cares for you…. The God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory through Christ [Jesus] will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you” (I Peter 6-10).
We are held in the hands of grace, forever safe in the arms of Love.
“There is nothing better for mortals than to eat and drink and provide themselves with good things from their toil. Even this, I saw, is from the hand of God. For who can eat or drink apart from God? For to the one who pleases God, he gives wisdom and knowledge and joy” (Ecclesiastes, 2:24-26).
We are held in the hands of grace, forever safe in the arms of Love. Like a child receives protection from a mother’s warm embrace, we are held in the hands of grace.
“The souls of the righteous are in the hand of God … But they are in peace…..they shall be greatly blessed …. Those who trust in him shall understand truth, and the faithful shall abide with him in love: Because grace and mercy are with his holy ones” (Wisdom 3:1-6).
We are held in the hands of grace, forever safe in the arms of Love.