Immanuel, God with us.
In this world of dust and rust,
When storms swarm and winds gust
I sometimes find it hard to trust
In Immanuel, God with us
In this season of joy and song
Loss and grief can feel most strong
Yet Immanuel means we belong
To a love that is eternal lifelong
God’s presence brings joy and song
Jesus knows each joy, each pain
Each easy smile and each strain
Each crushing loss and each gain
Immanuel means He will remain
Here with us in our joy and pain
This wonderful truth of Immanuel
God has come and He will dwell
Inside this fragile earthly shell
Bringing life and love to compel
Us to tell the good news of Immanuel
Immanuel, here in our sin and shame
Immanuel, more than just a name
God with us to restore and reclaim
Never to leave us alone or the same
God with us in our sin and shame
Immanuel means hope and peace
Though trials may grow and pains increase
Though fears and sorrows may not cease
His presence brings relief and release
Immanuel brings hope and peace
Thanks so much for sharing your talents again…..it’s really awesome how God puts his promises in your mind and heart. Your ability to put them into meaningful words is a gift not many have. The only thing we do have is HIS promise of some day, all grief and trials will be forgotten. May you continue to be so blessed in 2013 with your poems and writings.
Love and health to all of you, Aunt Mary and Uncle George