Poem, in the trouble and the tears

 

In the trouble and the tears
In the aching and the pain
Lord I cry out to you
Revive me and fill me again

I want to serve you Lord
With all my heart its true
Your my Lord and Saviour
May I never loose sight of You

When the struggles seem to mount
And I fear that you have left
Come find me in the hiding place
In the rock and in the cleft

Just you and me together 
That special time with You
How I miss you Lord Jesus
All the pain has blocked my view

Im coming back to you Lord
Not that I ever walked away
But I have lost that sense of You
Being only a heart beat away

So here I Am Lord, come
Make your presence known to me
May we spend this time together
Heal me Lord and set me free
© Valerie Gurney 2026

My grace is sufficient for you

 I was just spending time with the Lord tonight and felt led to 2 Corinthians 12 v 7 -10. I’m sure its all a verse we know well.

“My grace is sufficient for you for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Most gladly therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me. Therefore I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in distresses, in persecutions, in difficulties that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak then i am strong”

I have often thought and pondered on these verses, knowing that Paul had this “thorn in the flesh”. We do not know what this was as he never tells us but that doesn’t matter. Its the fact that we may be broken, incapable, exhausted, weak but God can use us in our weaknesses. We are not written off by our inadequacies or weaknesses because God can use you and me through those things. We can do it through His strength, His love , His provision. He will get all the glory not us, which is right, because it is God working through us. We are His hands, feet and mouthpiece on this earth. So like Paul we can say that…. “I will boast about my weaknesses so that the power of Christ can work through me. When I am weak then I am strong”

Maybe if you are feeling weak or not good enough, like I often do, that’s a good thing because we don’t rely on ourselves or our strengths, we rely totally on God. He can use people like us for these reasons so all the glory goes to God.

So never think you are not good enough or you can’t do what God has called you to. He loves you, has chosen you and will use you in your weakness, despite your weaknesses for His glory. People will know its God working through you. equipping you and anointing you for His plans.

Keep your eyes on Jesus

 It came to me as I had a cup of tea at this early hour, 4.30am

Jesus you have said to keep our eyes on You, the author and perfecter of our faith.

Not the troubles, not the pain, not the lack or anything else but on You.

These things aren't from you they are from the enemy, you may allow them but if you do its because we may have something to learn. Its in the battles we lean on You, rely on You, cry out to You and see You move the mountains

You have said 'take heart I have overcome the world', 'fear not for I am with you'. 'I will never leave you or forsake you'. 'No weapon formed against you will prosper'.

You are with us always. Help us to keep our eyes on you, your word, your promises, your grace, your truth, your love. Keep us firm in the hope you have set before us.

Let's praise Him in the storms as well as the sunny days. \0/

I know the days are dark now

 Youre there in the darkness

When i feel all alone

You promised to be with me

As your word has always shown

Come Holy Spirit and fill me

I need your transforming touch

To do all you have commanded

Because I love you Lord so much.

I know the days are dark now

And many troubles are within

But you promised to be with me

So cleanse me from my sin

Lord fill me with you spirit

Guide me in the way to go

To serve you Lord my saviour

In whatever you call me to sow

I know that you will be with me

Your voice will be my guide

I will listen and will follow

Because you'll be right by my side.

You promised never to leave me

Your words are always true

So guide me my dear Jesus

I will forever worship you.

© Valerie Gurney 2026

Sundays coming

 Are you stuck in Saturday? Remember Sundays Coming

Today is Saturday. The day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. 

Many of us maybe in a ‘Saturday’ place. A place of darkness, questions that go unanswered, worries, ill health, fears and so much more.  Saturday is dark, it calls out your name. It questions what you do or who you are. In fact it questions whose you are.  

It plays the same ‘record’ again and again. It shouts in the night and keeps you awake. It replays the past, replays your pain. Question upon question.

You feel insignificant, you feel alone but then again you want to be alone you're not in a place talk to anyone. Even in a crowd you feel lonely. 

You cry out to God and ask why? What is going on? Where are you? 

But……… Sundays Coming. 

One day the light will dawn. The sun will shine in and through your life again. God sometimes uses these times to grow us. Like a seed being planted in the ground. It appears nothing is happening but one day it sprouts up into an almighty tree full of blossom. You hear Him again, aware of His presence. He speaks to you through His word, His spirit. 

Keep holding on because Sundays coming.

Where is God ......

Do you find sometimes that when you really need to hear from God heaven seems silent, nothing seems to come. Be still and know that I am God but ........

You are still before Him but He seems so distant . Maybe you sit in your chair or fav spot and spend time with Him but He seems miles away. You read His word and nothing seems to be speaking to you. Holy Spirit come………..but heaven seems silent.

Then the words of a song come into your head, maybe this one, Don’t stop praying. By Matthew West.

The lyrics go ………

What's your impossible? Your "I need a miracle"

What's got you barely hanging by a single thread?

What looks so hopeless now? What weighs down your heart with doubt?

You beg for a breakthrough, but no sign of breakthrough yet

When you've cried, and you've cried 'til your tears run dry

The answer won't come, and you don't know why

And you wonder if you can bow your head even one more time

Don't stop praying Don't stop calling on Jesus' name Keep on pounding on Heaven's door And let your knees wear out the floor Don't stop believing

'Cause mountains move with just a little faith and your Father's heard every single word you're saying So, don't stop praying

Don’t stop praying, don’t stop seeking His face, listening for His voice, spending time with Him and reading His Word. It may not come in the way you expected but it will come. God loves you, you are His child and He hears every word you are saying, He sees every tear you cry, He is the God who sees, the God who knows and the God who loves you. He will speak. He won’t leave you wondering or worrying. May be there are things in your life that need to be dealt with first? Ask Him, whatever it is, His timing is perfect.

Maybe it will be later or tomorrow or in a few days but through something or someone or in your heart, or through His word He will speak to you.

Know that He sees you, loves you, is with you, He knows your every thought and need. He is our God our provider, healer, restorer, our Abba Father.

Times may be tough but he is bringing beauty from ashes. You may be going through the refiners fire but one day you will realise that the light has come, the dawn has broken, there’s joy in your heart and a skip in your walk because the light has broken through and your relationship with Him is so much deeper than it was before.

Don’t stop praying don’t stop believing don’t give up.

He is always there

 Lord we cry out to you daily, 

We need your loving touch  

Things have got so hard

We need you Lord so much

Problems seem to keep coming

In all sorts of different ways

We feel we've lost you Lord

In the night and darkest days  

But there is a hope within us

We gently hear you speak

Was it you who whispered?

Your strong in me, not weak

My arms are wrapped around you

I see  your every tear  

Come, spend some time with me

In my presence do not fear 

I've heard your cries my child  

I've seen you struggle so

But I am here always

And I will never let you go

Keep doing what you're doing

Keep coming unto me

You lost your way through the mess 

But I'm here just look and see

Abide in my presence

Read my word as you do

The dawn is nearly broken

And the light is breaking through  

I am always here my child  

My love for you is deep  

Keep abiding in my presence  

And your heart and life I'll keep.

  © Valerie Gurney .