Jesus Is My Refuge

Jesus Is My Refuge!

My soul is broken and my body's achin'.
At times, I feel  
lost and forsaken.

I've tried to serve God 
the best I could.
So many of his ways, 
I never understood.

Rather then trusting him
 and holding his hand.
 My life is sinking deep 
into quicksand!

So many nights, I cried
myself to sleep.
I feel like I'm in a pit 1000 ft. deep.

I cry unto you Lord 
to pull me out.
From you... Oh Lord... 
I don't want to be without!

By your tender mercy 
and unfailing grace.
I trust you to put my life 
on a solid place.

This solid place is Jesus! 
My rock and foundation.
I've received his free gift of salvation.

He put my feet on a rock to stay.
And his word guides me 
each and every day.

A song of thanksgiving is what I bring.
He is my righteousness
 and my everything!

He's always there when I 
needed someone to turn to. 
He's here right now... 
and is waiting for YOU!

By Jim Pemberton   09/30/16
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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