Inspired by lyrics to “I Wish You Strength” by Jana Stanfield, Tim Bays, & Matt Wilder: I wish you strength to rise unafraid, like the morning sun, taking on the day,
Because when you shine, you light up the place. So, I wish you strength.
I wish you faith, that you’ll overcome, whatever you face ….
Beyond any words, as certain as grace, I wish you faith.
I wish you could see, the you that I see, there at the edge of possibility.
I pray that you will find, all that you need.
I wish you peace, that comes from within, a gentle release, of all that might have been, like the stillness that waits, between waking and sleep, I wish you peace.
I wish you faith, I wish you peace, I wish you strength.
Responsive Reading for August 11
“The heavens declare the glory of God; the sky proclaims its builder’s craft…. Let the words of my mouth meet with your favor, keep the thoughts of my heart before you, LORD, my rock and my redeemer” (Ps. 19:2-15). “The LORD is with me; I am not afraid; …. This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice in it and be glad …. The LORD is God and has given us light….. Give thanks to the LORD, who is good, whose love endures forever” (Ps 118:6-29)
I wish you strength to rise unafraid, like the morning sun, taking on the day,
Because when you shine, you light up the place. So, I wish you strength.
“May he grant you your heart’s desire and fulfill all your plans!” (Ps. 20:4). Jesus said, “If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask for whatever you want and it will be done for you” (Jn. 15:7).
I wish you faith, that you’ll overcome, whatever you face …. Beyond any words, as certain as grace, I wish you faith.
“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you” (Mt. 7:7).
I wish you could see, the you that I see, there at the edge of possibility.
I pray that you will find, all that you need.
“The LORD bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace” (Num. 6:24-6).
I wish you peace, that comes from within, a gentle release, of all that might have been, like the stillness that waits, between waking and sleep, I wish you peace.
I wish you faith, I wish you peace, I wish you strength.