Over the past few months, I’ve been blessed to spend some time with some dear saints here at Mayfair, Paul Kendrick and his sweet wife Ozella. Paul is in poor health, but his mind is still nimble and sharp. His quick jokes and warm smiles spring from a place where cancer and disease cannot afflict. Miss Ozella faithfully cares for Paul with great grace and warmth. She wrote the following poem after reading Psalm 46. I share it here with you that you might be encouraged, as I was, by the words of this faithful, loving woman.

God Is Our Refuge

God is our refuge and strength what ever our troubles be.
We need not fear even if the earth crumble in the sea.
Let the mountains tremble and the oceans foam.
There is a river of joy flowing through God’s sacred home.

God himself is living in that city so wonderfully fair,
It stands unmoved despite the turmoil everywhere.
He loves and lives with us and keeps us from harm,
If we will just trust him, love him and lean on his arm.

The nations in anger might rant and rave,
When God speaks he does his children save.
the commander of the armies of heaven is he,
The God of Jacob has come to rescue you and me.

Come see this glorious thing, our God does the world overturn,
He causes all wars to end, does all weapons burn.
He wants everyone to know, He is their God , Him you must heed!
The commander is among us, He will out of bondage lead.