blessed are all who take refuge in him.

{psalm 2:12}

{photo by lisa johnson}

HE is our refuge and strength.

I cannot begin to describe how much these words have comforted and brought me peace in my times of heartache as well as times of deep joy. Just ran into a friend's facebook status and wanted to click LOVE not like, and just had to re-post and share these words and was so grateful I ran into them.

For He alone is my refuge and my strength. I do not know where I would be without Him. And there is never a moment when I don't need Him. He has filled my heart with His song; His hands restore and make whole, give me life anew every morning. He is the One who is there when everything feels it is falling apart, He is the One who alone holds every tear, every heartache, every victory and joy, every hope and defeat. Yes, You are my Jehovah Jireh, my God who sees, my God who is with me, my God who IS fighting for me. My God who will never leave my side.

My hope is YOU.

in hope against hope, abraham in hope believed...

...for he who has promised IS faithful.

- psalm 46:1, romans 4:18, hebrews 10:23;
photo courtesy of lynsey tedesco photography