Light for the Way

Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises... 2 Peter 1:4.

While studying Mark, I decided it would be interesting to read Mark from one of Aunt Sigrid’s Bibles. (Aunt Sigrid was one of Duane's many great aunts). Aunt Sigrid was a leader in her church and a country schoolteacher who finally retired at 75 years of age. I have found many interesting items in her Bibles and one last bookmark remained. As I read it, it seemed to fit our times and trials.

This was written by Annie Johnson Flint according to Aunt Sigrid's handwritten note. 

God hath not promised skies always blue.

Flower-strewn pathways all our lives through.

God hath not promised sun without rain.

Joy without sorrow, peace without pain.

God hath not promised we shall not know, Toil and temptation, trouble and woe.

He hath not told us we shall not bear

Many a burden, many a care.

But God promised strength for the day,

Rest for the laborer, light for the way, grace for the trials, help from above, Unfailing sympathy, undying love.

Prayer: Lord help us to bear with the present and hope for the future.  Amen

Carolyn Olsen