My God, Thank You For Quieting Me

August 5 Scripture Meditations Based on Jeremiah 46-52 Key Verse – Jeremiah 47:6 O thou sword of the LORD, how long will it be ere thou be quiet? put up thyself into thy scabbard, rest, and be still. MY GOD, THANK YOU FOR QUIETING ME Thank You for quieting me from restlessness Due to sinfulness’ oppressiveness As you reprove my soul against selflessness By Your loving kindness. Thank You for quieting me from anxiety Due to transgressions’ enmity As you check my heart against vanity By Your gracious authority. Thank You for quieting me from destruction Due to abominations’ corruption As you increase my faith against obstruction By Your powerful redemption. Thank You for quieting me from idolatry Due to pride’s entry As you rebuke my fear against valor in stewardship infantry By Your biblical ministry. Thank You for quieting me from indolence Due to sluggardness’ prevalence As you discipline my attitude against insolence By Your righteous opulence. Thank You for quieting me from hypocrisy Due to contentment’s deficiency As you mold my character against inconsistency By Your tender mercy. Thank You for quieting me from detriment Due to worldliness’ involvement As you appraise my commitment against shallow engagement By Your eternal investment. August 5, 2022