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Hope for a Faint Heart

“God is the strength of my heart...” ¹
I hear the Scriptures say.
My faint soul may be fortified
When in Him I delight and obey.

Inner strength comes from trusting
That He always hears my prayers. ²
He knows my frame is dust ³
And He gladly takes my cares. ⁴

“He who did not spare His own Son...
Graciously gives us all things,” ⁵
Ample faith and hope and love
For whatever challenges life brings.

“He hems me in—behind and before” ⁶
So I’ll know the way of His will.
He sets “the days ordained for me” ⁷
Then “prepares good works” I fulfill. ⁸

“According to His riches” in His Son ⁹
My needs are met—
Contentment, courage, character
Are needs He’ll not forget.

All I must do is ask Him, and
Though broken, yet believe... ¹⁰
The Holy Spirit’s power
Is the strength I then receive. ¹¹

  1. Psalm 73:26

  2. 1 John 5:14

  3. Psalm 103:14

  4. 1 Peter 5:7

  5. Romans 8:32

  6. Psalm 139:5

  7. Psalm 139:16

  8. Ephesians 2:10

  9. Philippians 4:19

  10. Matthew 21:22

  11. Luke 11:13

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