Habakuk Today

7/28/2019 Habakuk Today

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Housewives

Though the dog poops on the floor and the cat shreds theupholstery,Though the washing machine breaks down the same day as the

car,When payday is still two weeks awayAnd the bank balance is getting low,I will not give in to despair.I will trust in the Lord and find my comfort in Him instead ofchocolate.He understands my distress and frustration.He is able to make a way for me to overcome my difficulties.He promises to guide me through these problems.He will teach me about Himself and form His image in me.I can rest in His care.

Though the stock market does not flourish,

And there be no gains on the S&P 500,

Thoughthe yield of the Microsoft should fail,

And the AT & T produces no phones,

Though the AOL should be cut off from Disney Inc.,

And there be no currency in reserves,

Yet I will exult in the LORD, I will rejoice in the God of my

salvation.The Lord God is my strength, And He has made my portfolio

like gold,

For he blesses me continuously.

To the Lonely Looking for Love

Even though you dont have a mateAnd it has been so long since you had a date

Even though you have asked who wants to go out?No one responds which leaves you in doubt

You are far from home and the friends you once knewAnd there is no one in sight no one for you

Worship and praise His holy nameFor He is the One who will never change


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He will be there to comfort youHe will give you strength to press on through

He will lift you up and set you on highSinging love songs to Him as you draw nigh

Even if the supermarkets should failAnd there was no access to foodEven if Wendys ruined

And there were no more triples with cheese to peddleEven if the stock market collapsedAnd there were no jobs accessible.

Nevertheless, I will honor His character,Regardless of the circumstances, I will locate tranquility

in Jesus my Life.Jesus is my existence,

He has contrived my appendages like wings,

And forged me to soar above the tempest.

Though our work is not acknowledged, and pay is at its low.Though the workload never decreases, and the stress ever increases.

Though the days are without end, and retirement not a choice.Yet, I will find peace in Jesus, for He is my joy and life.

Christ is my rock, He is makes me free to succeed day and night.

For guitar players:

Though the strings are oldAnd there is no way to bring them in tune

Even though the neck is sticky,

And the frets are played down,

Though I really cannot find my pick

And the action is way too high

I will bring down this song of praise,

and it will rock, because God is my Rock

Jesus, the Lord, makes my playing smooth

And my fingers flash over the fret board as if I was Joe Satriani

If I look at Him, this moment will be most glorious despite all my

obstacles.

This is for the group of mothers that have lost


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their children.

Though the sun may not shineAnd the moon hides its face behind the clouds

And I'll meet another dawn without their smiles

Though no reason or logic can let me comprehendAnd the tears that fall

My heart they will never mend

I will not falter or digress,I won't turn my heart to stone as my flesh melts

I will praise the Lord God with all I have left

For He is the comforter that brings everlasting peaceAnd he will restore my heart, as I stay daily on my

knees.

An Ode to Baby Boomers

Though Wal-Mart closes downAnd Starbucks goes bankruptThough the Dow Jones fallsAnd the Nasdaq crashes

Though my 401k and my Roth IRAHave seen better days.

Still, I will find true happiness in GodI will walk in the joy that Jesus gives meFor God is the one who will see me throughBecause of Him, my sprit can maneuver through these trials likea BMW handles every turn in the road.He is the one who will help me live above the fray.

This rendition is for inner-city youth influencedby hip-hop culture.

If there aint no bling-blingIf the Beemers, the Hummers, and the Benz dont come.

Even if I aint got a phat flat.


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If there aint no soldiers or beaus.If the money, power, and respect are gone.

Even if I be livin in a crack house.

If there aint no hope in life.If Im just livin to die, and know one gives me a try.Even if my daddys in prison and my mamas on dope.

Even then Im gonna look up.Even then Im gonna trust in God.

Even then Im gonna get pumped up, cause God is biggerthan my life.

Even then Im gonna do greater things.Even then Im gonna rise above it all.

Even then God will see me through, even when I cant seemyself through.

This rewording is directed to middle class America:

Though the Dow Jones may not rise

And inflation goes sky high;

Though the prime rate reaches an all time high

And spending screeches to a halt.

Though pink slips are eminent

And there will be no job security anymore.

I will still be rich in the Lord

I will rejoice in God, my provider.

T h i s t r a n s l a t i o n i s d i r e c t e d t o w a r d s d e p l o y e d s o l d i e r si n t h e U . S . m i l it a r y :

Though the supply trucks are a day behind

And I gave my last MRE (meal ready to eat) to a poor child


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And my buddies dont have enough food to spare

Though I am away from the luxuries of home

And I havent talked to my loved ones in weeks

And I am sleeping out in a lonely dessert

I can still give thanks to God, in the midst of my

circumstances

He is the one who sustains me, and keeps me going

He has not left me, and will never leave me.

He will get me through until tomorrow and He will bring me

home.

To a group of computer programmers:

Though our systems crash and

do not communicate with printers, scanners and other peripherals

and there is no picture on the monitor,

even though our modems do not connectand our signals are constantly dropped,

though we have lost the hard drive and there is not enough

memory in the CPU,

I will jump for joy in Yahweh,

I will rejoice in His son who is my salvation.

Jesus is stronger than everythingeven this computer,

and He has lit my circuits and makes me run.

After all, He is the creator of all things and all things,even this computer, have been created for Him.

To the programmer of my soul!


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Military member engaged inwar.

(I served in Saudi Arabia and Qatar

during Operation Desert Storm.)

Though transport planes stop flyingAnd I run out of MREs (meals ready to eat)

The dining attendants are missingSo my attention is never "at ease"

Communication lines get brokenMobile phones can disconnect

Three shot down, I'll never forgetAll's quiet, not a word is spoken

I race to my tent to take coverThe rains bring a flood like no other

The chem gear gets wet, along with the netScud missiles bombard, not far from our yard!

They sound the alarm. Thank God, there's no harm

Forget the phoneI go to the Throne!I 'm not afraid.

It's an angel raid!!

I called upon Him, He answeredHe delivered me from all my fear

I continually say, "He is my Refuge; my Fortress"My God, on Him I lean and rely. In Him I confidently

trust!

This is for the age group of 13 to 17 year olds.

Baby-Phat, Sean Jean, G-Unit, Fetish, Phat-Farmare names you know


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You work for ways to get them,gotta have em

Wearing them around your neck, on your feet,on your body

You work 24-7 just to wear them, strut in them,freak in them

Never being satisfied. This is your main purposefor getting a job.

Drive by shootings tell the story of your desirefor money

To buy the latest designer wear

You believe the lies from the TV, the ADSand RAP music

Telling you that this is what makes you hype

I place my trust in YahwehNot in the latest fads or idol of the day

Quiet trust in Yahweh; knowing He knows what isbest for me.

Obsessed coffee drinking ministers

Even though Star Bucks fails to open

And all of the convenient stores ran out of Folgers

And there are no beans for grinding

Even though the cappuccino machine goes on the fritz

And no froth to my latte

Even though Im extremely fatigued due to my lack of caffeine in

my body,

I will not get stressed, I will find my joy and my satisfaction in the

Lord,

Jesus will be the warmth of my being!


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The One who knows me by name, will lead me and guide me

He will steer me to depend on Him,

He will open up new venues (and hopefully a Panera Bread) for

ministry

MusiciansEven though the ink of my pen has run out

And all of the lyrics do not come to mind

And there is no song in my heart

Even though strings on my guitar break

And my voice cracks

Even though I have no music to offer to you Lord

I will not get discouraged; I will find my rhythm and my melody in

Yeshua,

The Lord will be the lifter of my head!

The God of Jacob who knows everything before it even happens will

keep me in perfect strength, teaching my hands to war in the Spirit

He will make my heart glad and renew my song,

He will use every disappointment for His glory.

To a group of middle aged men

Even though my company has announced it is closingAnd I am the source of the only pay checkAnd unemployment benefits will not even begin tocover my expensesEven though my 16 year old needs braces and sooncollege tuition,

And my automobile is on its last milesAnd I havent the foggiest idea where to begin to lookfor work

I will not despair, God will see me throughHe will supply my every need


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The Lord knows every hair on my headHe knows my needs before I askHe knew my situation before it happenedHe will sustain me through it all

Though my job gets down-sized,

and my IRA goes poof!

though my car dies on the on-ramp,

and the roof starts to leak,

though the local factory closes down

and my best client files Chapter 7,

yet I will not get down because Jesus stays with me

and Hes the one wholl help me through.

The one person who can do everything is the one who

helps me.

He shows me the hard things I need to do

and He enables me to do them.

Although the music shall not be

electric,neither shall sound be in the amps;the praise of the shallow shall ceaseand their worship shall yield no thrill;the joy shall be cut off from theirdance,and there shall be no song in theirhearts:

Yet I will rejoice in the silence of myLord,I will listen to His soft, still voice.


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The Lord God is the song in my heartand He will raise my hands and He will cause me to dance in His

kingdom.

This is for everybody in the 21st century United States of America.

Even though all our oil reserves ran out,

And none could be purchased from the Middle East,

And every off-shore drilling rig went dry,

And there was no more gasoline to run our cars,

And our electric plants and phone companies shut down,And there was no hot water, air conditioning, nor even a radio

station,

Yet I will trust completely in the Lord my God,

And I will rest securely in His ability to keep me safe,

For He is the source of my power,

And He will show me the right way to go,

For in Him, I will not be lacking anything.

(For the 45ers and up)

Though social security runs dry.And the stock market dropsAnd retirement looks bleak.

And even though the Government has promised

To make good on its word to take care of me.But nothing has come.

I shall not worryBut rejoice in know who upholds the government.

For He will be my source of strength


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And will provide my meals and all the necessities oflive.

For in Him do I put all my riches and my trust.

International student

Though I am known as international as I live in this place

Though SEVIS has attached a number next to my face

Though work outside the campus is the dream unattainable

Though changing the visa status is the mission impossible

Though CPT, OPT and FJ are the words well known

Though ever increasing rules truly wear me down

Though accent and looks make me stand out

Though long nights can put my dreams in doubt

Though distance of the known seas can make my day blue

Though it can be a struggle to sing a song in the foreign land for You,

But still, I trust in my Visa Giver,

and I will hold on to Your hand

For You issued me a visa for Your Kingdomand made me a permanent resident

Yes, I will rejoice in My International Advisor,

for I know I only live in the tent

And whether I stay or Go

I will still in You find my content.

Church Leadership

Even though some church leaders jockey for position

And do not take care of Gods peopleAnd use their power for personal gain

Even though they use their pulpits to exploit Gods peopleAnd beat them up with their messagesEven though they know their motives are wrong

I WILL NOT FOLLOW THEIR EXAMPLES


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I WILL BE FAITHFUL TO THE ONE WHO PUT THE FAITH INFAITHFUL: JESUS CHRISTTHE ONE WHO TOOK CARE OF HIS PEOPLE BY SACRIFICINGHIMSELF FOR THE PEOPLE HE LOVED

JESUS CHRIST WILL BE MY PERSONAL MENTOR IN MINISTRY

the blind.Although I dont see the sun shine

Neither do I see the rainOr the beautiful bow that follows

I will still believe He Reigns

As I travel its continually darkI might walk into a car thats parked

The curve I missed, and stumbled and fellThe furniture they moved and did not tell

I will forever rejoiceFor His presence abide in me

Yet I will pray for my sightBut know that He is my light

A brand new day now has begunI do still hope to see the sunAnother day Im glad to live

For I am blest with a smile to give

In the spirit of my 12-year-old niece

Uh, oh! Whats goin down?

Super Wal-mart and Giant

Moved out of town!

Theres no more veggies and meat

Hurricanes and tsunamis

Left us with nothing to eat!

But, its all cool cause Gods got my back

Hes the homeboy all around

And if you dont know it, youre straight wack!

Married Men


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Though I cant find food for my family

And I no longer have the finances to buy food

And there is no bread left

Even though I am unable to find a new job

And my wife loses her job as wellEven though my family is starving and it is impossible to get a hold of food

I will not give up, I will find my sustenance and strength in God

God will put a smile in my heart!

God who provides all my needs will keep my family going,

He will reveal the way for me

He will grow me through these events.

(A message to rich, greedy American Executives)

Even though riches shall be no more

And all of the banks close down

And there is no wealth

Even though corporations fail

And executives mourn as in the death of a salesman

Even though I have no job and my family is homeless and destitute,

I will not lose the joy of Christ, I will find my food and my fellowship in him

Jesus will be the joy of my heart!

The Savior who knows everything before it even happens will keep me

strong,

He will make my path clear and upward,

He will use these events to draw me closer to Him.

Even thought what has become the center of universe, Wal-Mart cant

help

King Soopers is out of my brands

And K-Mart has no more blue-light specials

Even though refrigerator fails

And my car is out of gas

Even though I can no longer get to Applebees.

I will not lose my cool; I will take my daily bread from the Lord

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I will take comfort from him and him alone.

My strength is in him and him alone.

He will show me the way.

He will work all for my good.

I have a 5-year-old son, who will be kindergarten age, so I decided to write

this for his age group.

Though the lunch line is closed

And all the graham crackers for snack are gone

And my parents have run out of food at home

Even though the bus broke down

And my book bag zipper wont workAnd I have no way to get home or have a snack or play with my

friends,

I will not be sad, but Jesus will be my friend and give me my food,

I will be happy playing with Jesus!

Jesus will help me grow strong,

He will protect me and show me where to go,

He will help me do good things and be a good boy or girl.

This is thefootball coachs rendition of Habakkuk 3:17-19.

Though it is fourth down and no time outs left,

And we have 20 yards to go for a first down,

And the referees have just called a penalty on us,

Though we are 20 points down and our quarterback is injured,

And it is in the fourth quarter,

And only 2 minutes left in the game.

I will not be dismayed, I will trust in the God who can make the

impossible happen, and I will believe in the God who can win the

game.

The God who knows the plays of the other team will keep us aware,


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He will make my running back swift and strong,

He will keep our hearts pure from pride as he draws us closer to his

side.

Even though America does not fulfill its potentialAnd the governments social agenda does not work

Even though the United Nations should fail

And all of mankinds efforts do not bring world peace

Even though the herd is destroyed by (mad cow) disease

And there is famine throughout the world

Yet I will rejoice triumphantly in the Lord

I will glory in the God who saved me

The Lord God is the answer, he is my strength

He gives me the ability to navigate lifes impossibilitiesAnd empowers me to fulfill my destiny

The Iraqis

Though the reconstruction be slow,

and my old way of life is ruined.

Though my electricity still goes off for hours some days,

and Im haunted by the sounds of war,

though the Americans dont show any signs of leaving

and the insurgents may never ever go,

yet I will rejoice in the Lord who works all things for good,

and my joy will know no end as long as He is near me.

Christians affected by the Tsunami.

Though my house has been destroyed

By the waters of the sea

And my family has been displaced

And at times its hard to sleep

Even though many friends have passed

And all hope seems like its fading


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Even though it feels like all is against me

I will put my trust in the Lord

For the name of the Lord is a strong tower

I will dwell in his promises

The God of my salvation

I will dwell in His secret place

It is him who has kept me this far

And so I am thankful that I am still live

Oh What a Friend I have in Jesus

For the fan whos god is football, and the Eagles were their

team:

Though the Eagles lose the Super Bowl,

and McNabb gets sick in the huddle.

Though they forget how to manage the clock

and drop the easy pass.

Though the fans of Philadelphia hang their heads in shame

and disappointment.

Yet I will still have hope for next season.

Even if the Eagles are not better,

maybe all the others will be worse.

Then the NFL will dominate my TV watching next fall.

For it makes me forget my personal defeats.

And I can enjoy the games as if I were a champion.

35-55 year olds

Even though my career has come to an end

And my house is up for sale

And there is no oil for heat

Even though my bank account is now zero

And my refrigerator and pantry are empty

Even though I have no food for the table or money to put in the bank,


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I will not get discouraged; I will find my riches and my strength in

Him,

Yes, Jesus is the one I will put my trust in!

The Savior who knew me when I was in my mothers womb and knowsthe number hairs on my head,

He will direct my path make so that they are straight,

He will draw me in these times and comfort me.

Though the network is offline,and there is no connection available,though IT techs fail,and have no productivity,

though no one answers from the help desk,and all the CSRs are attending othercustomers,

Yet, I will be happy in knowing, my heart isconnected to ChristI will keep a positive attitude whiledepending on his faithfulness.

For the Lord is my surge protector and myUPS back-upMy heart doesnt get hyper and throw a fit;But I can chill out and my java I will sip.

Seminarians Translation:Though paychecks are small and student loans are large,Though there is little money in the bank and little food inthe cupboard,Though my hard work produces no AsAnd there are no scholarships in the financial aid award,

Though the day of graduation appears far offAnd no job offer appears to save me

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And my trust is in the Teacher of all.He will help me persevere to the end of the semester;He will help me ascend the heights of learning;He will make my reasoning firm.

Divorcee or persons separated from their spouse

Although loneliness has become my dependable friend;

Even though my divorce appears unavoidable;

Although my family has disowned me; and church discredits my

faith

I will think twice to realize my God is my strength and nothing will

separate me from his love

Handling abandonment has me tossing and turning all night

And while my co-workers talk about me in my face and behind my

back

I will not give them back what they give to me; instead I will trust in

the Lord to deliver me

And be still and know God is my dependable friend and father

As the morning dawns and I rise with the sun

I will seek the Son. Yes! I will choose to rejoice; I will pray to God

and continue to hold on to his unchanging hand. He will meet myevery need indeed. Praise the Lord

Though my phone is about to be turned off

And there is no food in the fridge,

Though theres nothing but bills and overdue notices in my mail

And Ive been out of work for forever,

Though my friends have deserted me

And my credit cards are maxed out,

18 No matter what, I will praise the Lord,

I will testify about a God who never leaves or forsakes me.19 The Lord GOD is all I desire or need,

He has made my designer heels stand firm and solid,

He enables me to strut on through rough and rocky places.

Although my body ceases to function, and my bank account suddenly runs dry; even

if my car is stolen and my house is destroyed; if my friends forsake me and I lose my


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job, Still I will find in God my centered source of continuous joy. God is my center,

source, foundation and goal, and He will sustain me through anything in life.

Spouses whose husbands are deployed

Though my love is in a hostile land

And death awaits each turn,

Though he fights a godless enemy

For a cause some would spurn,

Though countless miles separate him

From the love of family and friends,

Yet, I will trust my Sovereign Lord and have no fear of harm,

He holds my love securely and will return him to my arms.

For you are my God, my refuge and my fortress in times of

trouble,

You hear my cries and answer me,

Your loving arms embrace us both and keep us close in

heart.

MP unit on the battlefield.Though my M-16 rifle jams

And my HMMWV runs out of gas,

Though the enemy cuts my lines of communication

And jams my SINCGARS radio,

Though the terrorists launch a chemical attack on my command post

And nuke my higher headquarters,

Yet, I will not surrender; I will not retreat,

For the LORD God will screen my flanks and cover my rear.

The LORD God is my Commanding General.

He will go before me as my Heavenly Point Man,

And lead me to victory!

Hooah! (Thats Army lingo for Amen! >)


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I am choosing to use a person like myself, a worship leader who

sometimes finds himself in a challenging situation where Jesus is the

only source of comfort and peace.

Even though Chuck Levins Washington Music Center is closed

And I need new strings for my six-string which now only has five

And I have lost all of my picks and am a terrible finger-picker

Even though my throat is killing me

To the point to where I have laryngitis

And I am expected to lead worship tomorrow for three Sunday

morning services

I will not be discouraged. I will find my strength in Jesus

Jesus will be the song in my heart!

The Savior who knows everything before it even happens will keep me

faithful



Targeted Age Group- Age 75 and aboveThough the Pharmaceutical Companies stop making medicine

And all of the hospitals close down

And there is no doctor to prescribe any remedies to my pain,

Though they take my drivers license

And my children do not come to visit me

Though I have no friends and family to comfort me

I will still worship and praise Jesus Christ

I will find my joy in him!

The Savior is my friend and comforter

He leads me along a straight path and strengthens my legs that I might

climb,He will never leave me.

For the Christian woodworking shop building a theme park called

The Ark:

Even though there seems to be a short supply of woodAnd there are no lumber mills around


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And there is no Home Depot to buy supplies

Even though the power goes outAnd our electric saw dies

Even though I have to use hand saws and hand drills

I will not get depressed, I will find my joy in Jesus, the Master woodworker who

did it all by hand tools

Jesus brings great joy and peace to my soul

The Lord is over all and He is my power for my tools and work

He will put me on a firm sawhorse and in a stable viceHe allows me to build abundantly higher to the very mast of the Ark

Even though I got laid off

And the bills they keep on coming.Even though my family makes merry

And ignores the rain thats falling.Even though souls chose death

And freefall from prideful heights,

Yet will my lips give praise to thee Oh, King!

They will burst forth tribute to My Kinsmen Redeemer!For He is perfect and in His Strong Arm will I trust.

Surely He will not suffer those to stumble whose gaze is fixed upon Him.

Yet will I trust Him, Yet will I follow Him.

This is for all the videoeditors/students, like myself.

Even though there the hours may beslim,

And the computer makes coasters,Even my boss deletes my files,

And the customers are not happy,

Even though I get fired,And my savings dwindles thin,And my loans greatly increase.

Yet I will praise the Lord


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And rejoice in the God, who makes mewhole,

The Lord is my strength,

Who has made my work like Bill Gates,So that it does not matter if mycustomers are happy,

Because I will never run out ofbusiness.

To the webmaster, on my website.

This is written for 10-year-old students learning to speak English.

Even if there are no apples or oranges in any store,

and there are no berries at all, no juice or coke anywhere,Even if there is no oil to cook or bake with

and there is no cereal or bread or candy;

Even if there is no meat of any kind, no chicken, no beef for burgers, no fish, nopork, and there is no milk at all

Even then, I will be super glad in my heart that my Master and King, the one who

leads my life, Jesus, is watching over me, I will have a great gladness deep in myheart because of God who has saved me through Jesus from all the bad things I have

ever done.My all powerful and all knowing Master and King, God, is the one who gives me

strength;

He will make my feet to be like a deers feet running and jumping alive and free;And He will cause me to reach higher goals and do greater things than I have ever

one before!

(my group is football players)

Even though it is 4th down and long

And it is the 4th quarter with 5 seconds to go

And we are down by a field goal

Even though fans have already began booing

And the Gatorade has run out long ago


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And the coach looks as mad as a wet hen

I will not give up! For G-d is in control of this game,

Adonai will grant us the victory!

The Messiah is who gives me strength,

He will make a hole in the defensive line,

And He will grant us our Super Bowl.

The Tech savvy young adult.

When a storm comes and knocks down the cell towers.

When the WiFi ceases to work and I am utterly cut off from my world.

When my bank account is empty and my credit card is maxed and I

cannot go out to eat.

When I must use paper and do it the old fashioned way.

I will still be faithful and be satisfied with God.

He is my power, my cell tower, my connection.

I am through Him able to go and to do with security.

Retired U.S. Armed Services member 40+ years old, now in a secondcareer.Even though I retired from the U.S. Armed ServicesAnd my income is reduced to approximately one-thirdAnd I am a graduate studentEven though I possess marketable job skillsAnd I send out resumes with no immediate responseEven though monthly expenditures come perpetually and are dueI will not be defeated, for my God owns the cattle on a thousand hills!The silver and gold is His!God shall supply all my need according to His riches in glory by ChristJesusI will wait patiently on the Lord my God and be of good courageHe will strengthen my heart!

A NEW HOME OWNER

Even though my bank account is empty

And the lawn is brown

And there is no shade in my yard

Even though things keep breaking

And the bills keep coming


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Even though I have no knowledge to fix them and no time to share with my

friends,

I will not get down in the dumps; I will find my joy and my delight in the Lord,

Jesus is the joy of my heart and home!

The Lord who is all knowing will keep me strong,

He will make a path for me,

He will use this experience to draw me closer to Him.

This is for the family who is struggling and the wife who is a pillarof strength.

Though your husband stops bringing you flowersAnd there are no quick phone calls of love during the dayAnd then he comes home from work with no excitement in him

He quietly tells you he got laid off from workHe has no severance pay, and only 3 months of insurance left forthe familyYou, strong woman will encourage your man

You will rejoice because you know the goodness of GodYou were already prepared to stand strong, for you had beensaving all the days long;Because Jesus had visited you in your dreams and had told youto be ready for a day such as this;

You bring a present for your husband to openWe cant affordHush dear, just openHis eyes light up as he sees all His cares have been answered byheaven above, because the Lord is their Savior, they will neverforget!

Rewritten for my grandmother:Even if Morrisons closes on Sundays

And Albertsons doesnt reopen

And the Senior Shuttle doesnt run

And all thats in the refrigerator is butter.

Yet I will trust in God the Provider,

the One who has sustained and strengthened me,

the Source of my future and my hope.


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He is my Groceryman and my Husband,

He has made a way for me where there is no way.

He gives me strength to walk when I feel I cannot stand.

Written for my 5 year old grandson:

Its time to practice what we learned in Sunday School

Cee Cees Pizza and all the pizza stores have stopped making and delivering pizzas

Harris Teeter, Food Lion, and all the 7-11s are closedTheres no meat in Nanas refrigerator to make hamburgers

But we can practice what we learned in Sunday School

Even though Nanas computer is broken and

Nanas cell phone doesnt work any more

Even though we have nothing to eat and no way to let anyone know we are are hungry

We can practice what we learned in Sunday School

We will not cry, and somehow we will find food and sing songs to JesusJesus will be our joy as we sing

Come On This is what we did in Sunday School

Jesus knew that this would happen

So He will keep us strong

He will help us to understand as we sing and look to Him for helpIsaiah, Jesus will draw us closer to Him as we continue to sing songs to Him and always

Practice What We Learned in Sunday School

middle age people (24-40)

Though you may not get a promotion on your jobThough you may not obtain wealth in your businessThough the you didnt get hired for the job you interview for

Though you didnt get the money to pay for your billsThough the doctor didnt give you a good report

I will remain steadfast and trust God in spite of everything

God is my provider and regardless of what my circumstances say, only God has

the final say.

Single Christian women between 30-40 years old):

Even though the phone does not ring

And no knight in shining armor is knocking at the door

And extended family members wonder what is wrong


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Though the gift of celibacy has disappeared

And the temptation to give in is near

Even though accusations of lesbianism come

I will not despair or compromise, I will rejoice in the Lord and trust in

His goodness,

I will wait upon Him and see His salvation

My God is the holder and redeemer of my times,

He will lead me in righteousness and order the steps of all my

relationships,

His perfect will shall prevail in my life and it will testify of His love

and purposes.

Fans of heavy metal:

Even though Metallica hasnt recorded a decent album in 15yearsEven though Axl Rose will probably never record the next Guns NRoses albumEven though Ozzy Osbourne may retireAnd Alice Cooper decides that country music is the new genre forhim

Even though Hair Metal makes a return

And I have no decent bands to listen toAnd all my classic albums get stolen

I will not falterI will not fallThe Lords word shall be my lyricsThe choirs of angels my musicAnd Jesus shall eternally be the greatest metal God of them all!

The Lord will sustain me when the black in my clothes fadeAnd He will still love me when the next generation thinks I am

and old fogeyAll these things shall pass away

Even though I would lost my job

And there would be no pay check

And no money to pay my bills


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Even though Dominion shut my electricity

And there is no heat in the house

Even though There is only one potato left to be cooked

Yet I will dance with joy and be at peace

Because Jesus never failed me

My Savior is the one who sustain me when the world think I am crazy

He make all things possible in His time

And give me that testimony that nobody cant take from me

Even though my husband hates folding thelaundryAnd shuts the room door when I am comingAnd though I stand at the door and knock with noone to help meEven though my refrigerator is filled with potsBecause my husband would rather die before hewashes themEven though I have nothing to cook with the nextdayand I want to screamI will not get depressed, I will find my food andfold my laundry with Jesus, Jesus will be the joy

of my kitchen!

The Savior who knows everything before it evenhappens will keep me strong,He will set my husband straight and give himextra laundry and dirtier pots to wash,He will use these events to draw me closer toHim.

This translation is geared toward college students/young adults.Even though my rent is due and my car is broken down

Even though I lost my job and cant get anyone to hire me

Even though Im out of money and have no idea how I will get

more

And even when my girlfriend dumps me


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Im not going to worry about it

Im going to be happy, and praise God

Cause God takes care of me

He gives me what I need

And He gives me hope

(This translation is for working professionals in the financial field)

Even though the US economy stagnates,

And the S&P Index flatlines,While the trade deficits continue to rise,

Even when we enter a recession,

And companies are downsizing,

And the jobs are hard to find,

I wont despair for my portfolio, but I will trust in GodI will rejoice, for He will save me at all times and provide all I need.

The Lord will keep me strong in the tough times,He will direct me and show me my next steps,

He will be with me and lead me ever higher.

(For 5 and 6 year olds)Even though Buzz Lightyear is not on television

And all of the children become sadAnd there are no more cartoons to watch

Even though the Blues Clues game stop workingAnd my toy flashlight batteries go deadEven though I have no treats to eat and no way to play with myfriends,

I will not get sad, I will find my happiness and my friendship in Jesus,


Jesus knows everything before it even happens will keep me strong,He will help me to walk straight by holding my hand,

He will use this time to hold me closer to Him.

Ages 15 25

Give God His Props

What would I do if my plans and dreams were not ever fully

embraced?


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How would I get through tough times

when they last longer and are harder

than I had ever imagined and nothing makes sense?

When all that is mine disappears like smoke from the fire,

like snow at the bottom of a hill

and I am left holding just one thing.

In that one thing would I find the strength to write songs of hope

in disappointing times and to sing them to my impossible

situations.

Because the Lord is great and he cannot be moved.

It is in this one thing that I will stand firm with great joy

and radical celebration with unending trust.

The Lord is my source and strength. Although I am small He

remains great.

Even though my 6 month baby crying straight2hrs,

And wake me up 2-3 times during the bad timeAnd there is no time for sleep

Even though carrying the infant car seat andhave pain on my back and arm

Even though my body gets tired and bleeds atthe nose

And there is no time for myself

I will not get angryI will find my peace and rest in Jesus,

I will rejoice with Him and singing joyful praise toGod who care me like I care my baby andprovided all my need.

Jesus is my strength!

For an average American adult:


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Though I do not have enough money for groceries

Though I shall lose my job and my bank account be empty

Though I lose the things that I enjoy the most

I will not let circumstances sway my praise and trust in God because He is better

than anything this life has to offer.And as long as I have Him then I am truly happy.

For 40-50-agers:

Though my car needs repairs and my house needsremodeling,

Though the dependence of my children has beenreplaced

by that of my parents,

Though my job is stressful and my coworkersunsupportive,Though my health is imperfect and my wealth is as

yet impending,Still I will praise God for His goodness to me,And be joyful for His gift of eternal life, for now and

forever.

For a stay-at-home moms

Even though my house is a wreck

No time for a showerAnd the kids are mashing Play dough into the carpet

Even though the sink is piled with dishes

And my face looks like a wreck

Even though I have a million and one to-dos and absolutely no

energy,

I draw my strength and vitality from the Lord, I will trust Him to

renew meJesus will order my steps

My God will give me joy and peace for the day ahead,

He will be the one I run to when the responsibilities are too much,

He will give my heart hope.


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Habakkuk 3:17-19 by a graduate student:

Though the midnight oil gets too low to study by

And the librarians kick me out before Im done

And the 10 page paper is due at 8:00 in the morning

Though I go home only to find a virus on my computer

And am not able to finish typing my paper

And the professors have all ganged up against me

I will not give up, for I will find my strength in God,

For He is my reason for being here.

I will sing praises to Him as I study to show myself approved.

For God is my strength and He will uphold me even in midnight

hours.

TO MANY OF MY FRIENDS WHO ARE SERVING THE LORD IN

DIFFICULT PLACES THROUGHOUT THE NATIONS

Though the difficulties seem many and the persecutions great.

Though I do not know if my days will be many in this terrible place

And violence is all around

Although, starvation has ravaged many of its inhabitants

And the desserts seem to stretch for miles where there is no life

Even though words of martyrdom are on lips of the faithful

I will put my trust in the Lord that brought me to this place

I will place my confidence in the Rock my Savior

He will be my protection from the violence and persecution

Through Him, I will find water and meat in this desolate wilderness

And even though, death may not be far off, this one thing I know,

To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.

He is my hope for this world and the one to come, I will not fear.

For single Black women who desire to be married:

Although I do not have a husband

And Im not presently dating anyone,And even though there is a dearth of men


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Especially single Black Christian menEven though the situation looks bleak

And no man waiting in the wings for meYet I will still trust in the Lord

I will praise Him for the wonderful life He has given me

For He is my strengthAnd He empowers me to triumph over my now circumstances

And He makes me feel like His queen!parents who are also graduate students.

Even though the diapers have blown out on the floor

And my wife is sick in bed

And there are no baby wipes left in the container

Even though it is 1 am

And my homework was due an hour agoEven though my newborn will not sleep and I am typing one-

handed while holding her with the other hand

I will not despair; I will clean up baby poop while praising the

God who has given me both children to clean up after and the

privilege to attend school while having them.

God inhabits the praise of His children!

God does not promise to give us control over our lives; He does,

however, give us control over our choicesI choose to trust in the Lord, who is my strength and provider.

9 and 10 year olds.

Though Dad and Mom loose their jobs,

And there is nowhere they can work,

Though I never get another allowance,

Though all our money is stolen,

And the bank goes out of business,

I will still say God is awesome,

I will smile because I know God will save me.

The Lord God is my strength,

And he has done miracles in my life

So that the impossible becomes possible.


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for my 3 year old daughter.

Even though McDonalds runs out of toys and there are no fruit snacks

left in the cabinet; even though Elmos world is gone, and the VeggieTales dont sing any more silly songs; even though the birds fly away

and go bye bye, and the bunny rabbits at Grandmas house go back

into the forest, still I will praise Jesus! I will be happy because Jesus is

my salvation. The Lord has given me power and strength! He will

make me as strong as my daddy and bring me safely up the stairs into

my mommys arms.

written for the young executiveEven though my lunch break is cancelled

For an emergency meetingAnd there is no veggie platter or coffee bar

Even though the weekend off is no longer off

And my palm pilot is on the blink

Even though I am confined to a cubicle and have no fellowship with co workers,

I will not lose focus on Christ in the midst of the craziness, I will hope in Him

Jesus will be my CEO!

The God of my life will help me make it through this stack of files,

He will lead me to brighter days of rest in His presence,He will be my comfort and assurance.

Even though my spouse should for sake me

And all of the material things that we have worked so hard to amass

And we separate to regain a love that we never had

Even though the counseling sessions are ended because they dont

work unless my spouse wants them to, and they do not

And we now have to go to divorce court

Where I will be represented by an attorney who is dating my spouse

I will not forget the covenant I spoke in his presence of my God, I will

find my significance, love and my fellowship in Jesus,



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The Savior who knows everything before it even happens will keep

me strong,



Even though Krispy Kreme stops making hot dougnuts,

And there are no more apple computers because Microsoft buys them

out

And there are no more playstation 2s,

Even if there are no more cell phones,

And my laptop malfunctions,

Even though I have no more junkfood and no way to email,

I will rejoice and find my contentment in JesusJesus will be the contentment of my heart!

The Messiah who knew me before the universe was created,

He will make my path straight and narrow,

He will use all things to draw me close to Him.

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