Winds of Adversity

This morning was a cool 40 degrees, as I opened
the door to let Ruppert out I thought to myself,
"the wind is cold and the sky is grey today;
perhaps I will not go for a walk". Later, I could
see the brightness of the sun coming through
the windows. Perhaps I should go for a walk
after all. Just minutes after I stepped outside
I began to sing. There is something about those
morning walks that sets my heart to singing.
It is a time when I can praise and worship you,
Lord.
You came to me in righteousness and purity
You came to me in truth and mercy
You came to set me free and give me liberty
from chains of sin
from guilt within
You came to me in power and authority.

Then I began to think about the winds of
adversity. When the winds of adversity blow
upon my soul, I will not turn back. I will not
stop short of the goal of the prize of the high
calling of God in Christ Jesus. He is coming
soon and it will be worth it all

The cost is not too deep
The journey is not too far
The way is not too hard
Just go a little farther
Just love a little deeper
I cannot turn aside, but in your love abide
I must follow you, you will see me through
By His grace I will run the race