Thou has brought me to the valley of vision,
where I live in the depths but see thee in the heights...
Let me learn by paradox that the way down is the way up... that the broken heart is the healed heart, that the contrite spirit is the rejoicing spirit...that to have nothing is to possess all, that to bear the cross is to wear the crown... that the valley is the place of vision.
Lord, in the daytime stars can be seen from deepest wells, and the deeper the wells the brighter thy stars shine;
Let me find thy light in my darkness, thy life in my death, thy joy in my sorrow, thy grace in my sin, thy riches in my poverty, thy glory in my valley.
~The Valley Of Vision
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your weary souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
~Matthew 11:28-30
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength (rock) of my heart and my portion forever.
~Psalm 73:26
Have you finished this book yet (The Valley of Vision)? How do you like it? You should also take The Prodigal God off your reading list, since I have your copy of it here in front of me. (Thanks for being my library.)
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