"When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down your sleep will be sweet." Proverbs 3:24
"For He gives to His beloved sleep." Psalm 127:2

 

Sweet Sleep

 

His shoulder is my pillow

on which I lay my head.

Strong arms become my cradle

where I make my bed.

His bosom is my blanket

like His love; it keeps me warm.

I'll not fear for the night

safe in the care of the Lord.

The rhythm of His heartbeat

is my lullaby to sleep.

His tender eyes overlooking,

His beloved, He will keep.

A gentle kiss goodnight,

a hug from above.

I sleep sound and secure;

wrapped in His abundant love.

 

Author ~ Joyce Andrews Bickel

www.mycalvaryslove.com



There Was No One

"...He was there alone..." Matthew 24:23

On a dark Judean night
Jesus sat by fire's light.
Friends were sleeping,
Most were home
Now Jesus sat, all alone.
No one cared to feel His pain.
No one cared to ease the strain.
There was no one to cradle Jesus.
He sat silently, within
His heart He cried,
"For you My friends, I will die.
I surrender My all that you may live.
Eternal life shall be Mine to give".
Alone, but not despaired
Jesus knew the Father cared,
Of His heartache and His pain;
The world's loss and heaven's gain.
He raised His tear filled eyes,
Toward the dark Judean sky;
There He found the strength forHis soul.

Author ~ Joyce Andrews Bickel
www.mycalvaryslove.com

His Road, His Way

"...Jesus Himself drew near, and went with them." Luke 24:15

"My Child, there is a road in life.
It was hewn especially for you.
Not just anyone may travel this road;
No, not one, just Me and you.
The road will be rocky, difficult to travel,
We will engage many a storm on the way.
The rain may blind you;I will be your eyes.
You may fall; I will pick you up.
If you stumble; I will guide you.
No matter what we face, we will be together.
That, My Child, is what really matters.
Cling to Me, beloved.
I will show you the way home.

Author ~ Joyce Andrews Bickel
www.mycalvaryslove.com

The Lesson

"The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: "I have loved you with an everlasting love, I have drawn you with lovingkindness." Jeremiah 31:3

Jesus paid a price for me
       no one else would pay.
He covered me with love;
       when no one cared.
He felt my pain, He cried with me;
Jesus taught me to forgive.

Author~ Joyce Andrews Bickel
www.mycalvaryslove.com