You will keep in perfect peace
all who trust in you,
all whose thoughts are fixed on you!
Trust in the LORD always,
for the LORD God is the
eternal Rock.

“LORD,
remind me how brief my time on earth will be.
Remind me that my days are numbered—
how fleeting my life is.
You have made my life no longer
than the width of my hand.
My entire lifetime is just a moment to you;
at best,
each of us is but a breath.”
And so,
Lord,
where do I put my hope?
My only hope is in you.
…For I am your guest—
a traveler passing through,
as my ancestors were before me.
(Galveston, TX)
“Go out and stand before me on the mountain,”
the LORD told him.
And as Elijah stood there,
the LORD passed by,
and a mighty windstorm hit the mountain…
…but the LORD was not in the wind…
…the LORD was not in the earthquake…
…the LORD was not in the fire…
…after the fire
there was the sound of a gentle whisper
…Elijah heard it…
Then Moses climbed the mountain
to appear before God.
The LORD called to him…
‘You have seen what I did…
You know how I carried you on eagles’ wings
and brought you to myself.
…if you will obey me and keep my covenant,
you will be my own special treasure
from all the peoples on earth;
for all the earth belongs to me.’
(Galveston, TX)