"I cared... in the desert."

"I cared for you in the desert,

 in the land of burning heat."

 Hosea 13:5

Yes, when my outward circumstances have been at the worst,

and I have wandered in a land of drought,

 Your sweet presence has comforted me.

 Others have not known me when scorn has awaited me,

 but thou hast known my soul in adversities,

 for no affliction dims the luster of thy love. Most gracious Lord,

 I magnify thee for all thy faithfulness to me in trying circumstances..."

 (CHS Evening 10/31)

"vapor.."

 "...you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away."

James 4:14(NKJV)

"putting one foot in front of the other- not giving up"

"My steps have held fast to your paths;

    my feet have not slipped."

Psalm 17:5 (ESV)

".. Let praise cascade off my lips.."

"Let my cry come right into your presence, God;

provide me with the insight that comes only from your Word.Give my request your personal attention,rescue me on the terms of your promise.

Let praise cascade off my lips;after all, you’ve taught me the truth about life! And let your promises ring from my tongue;every order you’ve given is right.

Put your hand out and steady me since I’ve chosen to live by your counsel.I’m homesick,God, for your salvation;I love it when you show yourself! Invigorate my soul so I can praise you well,use your decrees to put iron in my soul. And should I wander off like a lost sheep—seek me! 

I’ll recognize the sound of your voice."

Psalm 119:169-176 ( The Message)

"...fresh streams in the cracks between hills..."

"You send fresh streams that spring up in the valleys,

    in the cracks between hills.....

And the clouds, too, drink up their share,

    raining it back down on the mountains from the upper reaches of Your home,

Sustaining the whole earth 

with what comes from You.

    And the earth is satisfied."

Psalm 104:10,13 (VOICE)