This hymn has been on my mind lately. Life has been a bit hard. Sometimes today’s slang use of “needy” implies a self-centric or weak disposition. But aren’t we all needy on some level?
After all, no life is perfect. No matter how successful, wealthy, powerful, or blessed a person may appear to be. We all have our moments of doubt and worry and grief and, sometimes, despair.
So, the words of that hymn have been on my mind. And I’ve even found myself paraphrasing it in my prayer journal.
“I need thee every second, minute, hour, day, week, month and year. I need thee every heartbeat, breath, movement, thought and tear. Guide me to find the way, your plan, and persevere. Restore to me joy and peace and ever hold me near.”
So, that’s my thought for the day. Wherever you are in your journey, whether on the mountaintop or in the deepest valley, may you feel God’s presence and find His way for your life.
And, have a blessed Christmas season!
I do love that tree and that lake and that home and most of all those people inside it! Thank you for this post. I love this hymn and recall the voice of my mother’s mother singing it while doing laundry and kitchen work. This post has prompted me to try to remember to hum or sing hymns while doing routine work tasks. And, I liked your poem!
I am so glad you and Cindy and I could connect briefly. My love to all of you and yours.
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