Sunshine of His face

One of my favorite songs is actually an old one, and one I have been introduced to just recently. It has been a great encouragement to me lately. The words resonate deep in my heart any time I am unsettled about anything in life. As the tension here rises, I am reminded of the words of this song, and I am at peace once again.

"Jesus I am Resting Resting"

Thou hast bid me gaze upon Thee

And Thy beauty fills my soul

For by Thy transforming power

Thou hast made me whole

Oh how great Thy lovingkindness

Vaster broader than the sea

Oh how marvelous Thy goodness

Lavished all on me

Yes I rest in Thee Beloved

Know what wealth of grace is Thine

Know Thy certainty of promise

And have made it mine

Simply trusting Thee Lord Jesus

I behold Thee as Thou art

And Thy love so pure so changeless

Satisfies my heart

Satisfies its deepest longings

Meets supplies its ev'ry need

Compasseth me round with blessings

Thine is love indeed

Ever lift Thy face upon me

As I work and wait for Thee

Resting 'neath Thy smile Lord Jesus

Earth's dark shadows flee

Brightness of my Father's glory

Sunshine of my Father's face

Keep me ever trusting resting

Fill me with Thy grace

chorus: Jesus I am resting resting

In the joy of what Thou art

I am finding out the greatness

Of Thy loving heart

This last stanza especially speaks to me. Today I am resting in the sunshine of my Father's face. I am marvelling in His glory which represents all that He is. His smile illuminates an amazing light and is dispelling the darkness here. May the people of Nigeria also cling to the light of Christ amidst the shadows.