Author: ruthbillingsley

Graduate of Shiloh Christian School Wisdom’s ValueReceive my instruction more than silver or gold For knowledge and wisdom have value to behold.All things one may desire cannot compare to herFor wisdom surpasses what the world will prefer.I, wisdom, have prudence, great knowledge, and foresight.Show the fear of the Lord, hate evil, and seek what’s right.Counsel…

My Grandmother (1887-1972) A wife of good character, can anyone find?She is worth more than rubies. She’s gentle and kind.Her husband has trust in her. She meets all his needs.All her life, she brings him favor and kind deeds. She can select wool and flax and works with eager hands.She is like the merchant ships;…

For as the rain comes downAnd, from heaven, the snow.They do not return there,But soak the earth below.The earth brings forth and buds,That may then bring seeds,To the planter who sowsAnd bread to meet our needs.So shall My word go forth.It shall not return void,But it shall accomplishWhatever I deployed.It shall prosper and thriveThat’s how…

Lord, You have searched me. You know every part.You know when I moveAnd the thoughts of my heart.You know all my ways, Both outward and in. You know all my words Before they begin.You keep me hemmed in Behind and before.Your hand upon me,How could You love more?(Based on Psalm 139-1-6) Last weekend I went…

I exalt You, O Lord,For You lifted me high Up and out of the depths.Lord, on You I rely.I called You for help.My broken soul You knit.You brought me from the grave. You saved me from the pit.Sing to the Lord, you saints. Now praise His holy name. His anger is soon gone,But His favor,…

To everything there is a season, Like the seasons of the year. A time for every purpose; They will come, that is clear. A time to be born, When it all began. A time to die, God’s perfect plan. A time to plant, Buried in the ground, And then to reap, Harvest abound. A time…

God’s Glory The heavens declare the glory of God. The skies, the work of His hands. Day by day their speech pours forth. At night knowledge expands. Their voice is heard in every speech. No language without its call. It goes into all the earth, To the ends of the world for all. In the…

Behold, My Servant prospers. He’ll be high and lifted up. Greatly exalted and praised, But made low by His Father’s cup. Just as men were astonished, His appearance marred and maimed. More than all the sons of men, For He was beaten and shamed. He shall sprinkle on nations, His offering given to all. Kings…

Never be anxious, For the Lord is near. Pray and give thanks. You’ve nothing to fear. When our troubles come We feel all alone, But help comes from God His presence is known. Think how God blessed you In the days gone by. Have confidence now And peace will supply. Sing and worship God. Praise…

God never promised the absence of storms in our life, but He does promise to walk with us through them. How long, O Lord? Will You forget me? Will You hide Your face For eternity? How long, O Lord? I wrestle with thoughts, With sorrow in heart, With enemies fought. O Lord, my God Look…