February 3, 2023

“The Kindness of God”

Many of you who share my age bracket will remember a Christian artist by the name of Michael Card. He is an incredible songwriter, actually a song craftsman, who wrote many popular Christian songs during 80’s and 90’s. One I revisited lately is called “Hymn to the Kindness of God.”

Kindness, gentleness
Tender ardent zeal
Endless graciousness
Dependable and real

Pity, piety
Patient, sure and true
Goodness, faithfulness
Love that’s always new

Beauty, loyalty
Generous and kind
Relentless tenderness
Hope of humankind
Hope of humankind

Who You truly Are
We hardly can believe
You know what we are
Yet You refuse to leave

All Your wordless power
Your Own mighty strength,
Your matchless might
Your Holiness,
In kindness seen

Beauty, loyalty
Generous and kind
Relentless tenderness
Hope of humankind
Hope of humankind

As you prepare your heart and mind for worship this Sunday, take the time to prayerfully read through Isaiah 57:18-19 where we see the kindness of God on display.

“I have seen what they do, but I will heal them anyway! I will lead them. I will comfort those who mourn, bringing words of praise to their lips. May they have abundant peace, both near and far,” says the Lord, who heals them.

I look forward to seeing you on Sunday as we gather to worship our astonishingly kind God.

pastor jamie