Sabbath Quiet: God Wins

Every moment of each day I have the chance to choose between cynicism and joy. ~ Henri J.M. Nouwen

God Wins

One

There’s joy at the end of our sorrow. By sorrow we’re flown to His arms.

His arms never fail to hold us. Held, we will sail through the storm.

The storm leaves behind it a rainbow. A rainbow turns raindrops to light.

Light is greater than darkness. Darkness will tutor our trust.

Two

Trust will guide us to mercy. By mercy alone we are judged.

Judged, our hearts are well-broken. Well-broken, we weary of sin.

Sin is sent away by forgiveness. Forgiveness bandages shame.

Shame will not torment the humble. The humble find rest at the Cross.

Three

The Cross destroys the great Curse. Death is swallowed by Life.

Life awakens our longing. Longing will lead to despair.

But despair will look for a window. A window reminds us to hope.

Hope finds a home in Jesus Christ. Jesus makes everything right.

God Wins

And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from his love. Death can’t, and life can’t. The angels can’t, and the demons can’t.

Our fears for today, our worries about tomorrow, and even the powers of hell can’t keep God’s love away.

Whether we are high above the sky or in the deepest ocean, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.

(Romans 8:38-39 NLT)