"Be Still, My Soul"

In the midst of all the craziness of finals, I found myself needing some down time today. I realized my sleep schedule has been way off, averaging around 3-4hrs/night (not good for someone with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome [CFS] like me!) so I packed my stuff up in the library and headed back to my room to relax a bit. I turned on my TV and about 30 seconds into the show I was watching I passed out and was able to get a nice 20 minute power nap.

Upon waking up, I had another one of those moments where I just felt like I really needed to spend some time with God. I'm hoping sometime next week when I get home (and have more time) I can write a post about all the awesome things he's done for me this past school year, but for now I'd just like to quickly share the words to a hymn the Lord seems to have put on my mind. 

Now, I only knew about the first 2 lines of the hymn, so I looked up the lyrics online. Reading through them, I was brought to tears at the power of their words. So I urge you to read them - all of them... but if you feel like skimming... read at least verses 1, 3, and 5. Those are my favorites!

Be Still, My Soul


1. Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side.
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain.
Leave to thy God to order and provide;
In every change, He faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul: thy best, thy heavenly Friend
Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.

2. Be still, my soul: thy God doth undertake
To guide the future, as He has the past.
Thy hope, thy confidence let nothing shake;
All now mysterious shall be bright at last.
Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know
His voice Who ruled them while He dwelt below.

3. Be still, my soul: when dearest friends depart,
And all is darkened in the vale of tears,
Then shalt thou better know His love, His heart,
Who comes to soothe thy sorrow and thy fears.
Be still, my soul: thy Jesus can repay
From His own fullness all He takes away.

4. Be still, my soul: the hour is hastening on
When we shall be forever with the Lord.
When disappointment, grief and fear are gone,
Sorrow forgot, love’s purest joys restored.
Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past
All safe and blessèd we shall meet at last.

5. Be still, my soul: begin the song of praise
On earth, be leaving, to Thy Lord on high;
Acknowledge Him in all thy words and ways,
So shall He view thee with a well pleased eye.
Be still, my soul: the Sun of life divine
Through passing clouds shall but more brightly shine.

God Bless! Hope everyone has a good week!

-Erin

"Worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness;

 tremble before him, all the earth!"

                  - Psalm 96:9