Blessings in Disguise By Pauline Ressler Today I want to thank you, Lord, For blessings in disguise- That piercing thorn upon my path, The dark and cloudy skies, that disappointment sent to me, The sadness and the pain, The tears that flowed when in distress, the loss instead of gain! Today I see the blessing rare When skies were dark and gray, You were so very near to me; I took more time to pray. I realized my helplessness and your sufficiency; I understood that I must learn More closely unto Thee! I’ll praise You, Lord, for cares of life, For burdens thick and sore; For when You led through dreary ways, I learned to love You more! I know not what the future holds, What trials may unfold; If I be tried in furnace fire, Let me come forth as gold! 26. For quiet days 27. For the Presence of the Holy Spirit 28. For the accountability of brothers and sisters in Christ 29. For NEW life… ...