Rededication

Many years ago I went to hear a singer at a local Church of England church.  God spoke that night of having a special plan, a special job for me and gave me a promise from Exodus 23:1-30

"See I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared"  Do read the rest of the passage if you are interested as some of this poem is based on it.  Other parts of the poem touch upon Ephesians ch 6 "Finally be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armour of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes"

Sometimes walking the paths that God has appointed us to walk will upset a few people, we may become unpopular with people who previously liked us but didn't this happen to Jesus as well?  Didn't He challenge the religious teaching of the time?

Here is my rededication of myself to the guidance of God and to trusting in Him alone.

Lord I would kneel in solemn dedication
of my intention to trust in You alone
Oh God I'll stand upon the truths you've taught me
Though that might mean I'm often on my own
But what is man if he should turn against me?
what can he do that impacts on my soul?
For futile are the efforts of mere mortals
compared to Your safe keeping, your strong hold
I clothe myself with armour clad with glory
and take my stand gainst any scheme of man
Against the powers, the darkest evil forces
I'll stand my ground against the devil's plan.
For You have said no flame or fire can harm me
No depth of water can dislodge my feet
from that planned path that You have set before me
For You're my shield, my anchor, my retreat.

Lord hear my daily made rededication
May angels guard me and prepare the way ahead
Lord be my food, my nourishment, my healer
In You I trust, by You I'm safely led.


Karen Holmes
20th May 2013