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		<title>Amidst Life&#8217;s Struggles &#8211; Be Still My Soul</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Struggles, suffering, and loss are all a part of life. And yet, as we go through the difficult times, despair can so easily set in and we feel so alone. The old hymn shared below,  Be Still My Soul contains timeless assurance that God is with us in the midst of our life-changing difficulties. &#8220;Be [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;">Struggles, suffering, and loss are all a part of life. And yet, as we go through the difficult times, despair can so easily set in and we feel so alone. The old hymn shared below,  <strong>Be Still My Soul</strong> contains timeless assurance that God is with us in the midst of our life-changing difficulties.</p>
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<p>&#8220;Be Still My Soul&#8221; is a popular revival hymn written by Katharine von Schlegel (1697-c.1768) and translated into English by Jane L. Borthwick (1813-1897). Read more at <a title="Website Christian Music Suite101" href="http://christianmusic.suite101.com/article.cfm/be_still_my_soul_k_von_schlegel#ixzz0POocQbGK" target="_blank">Christian Music Suite101</a></p>
<p>Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side.<br />
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain.<br />
Leave to thy God to order and provide;<br />
In every change, He faithful will remain.<br />
Be still, my soul: thy best, thy heavenly Friend<br />
Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.<br />
Be still, my soul.</p>
<p>Be still, my soul: thy God doth undertake<br />
To guide the future, as He has the past.<br />
Thy hope, thy confidence let nothing shake;<br />
All now mysterious shall be bright at last.<br />
Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know<br />
His voice Who ruled them while He dwelt below.<br />
Be still, my soul.</p>
<p>Be still, my soul: when dearest friends depart,<br />
And all is darkened in the vale of tears,<br />
Then shalt thou better know His love, His heart,<br />
Who comes to soothe thy sorrow and thy fears.<br />
Be still, my soul: thy Jesus can repay<br />
From His own fullness all He takes away.<br />
Be still, my soul.</p>
<p>Be still, my soul: the hour is hastening on<br />
When we shall be forever with the Lord.<br />
When disappointment, grief and fear are gone,<br />
Sorrow forgot, love’s purest joys restored.<br />
Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past<br />
All safe and blessèd we shall meet at last.<br />
Be still, my soul.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s a short video that I&#8217;ve found very inspiring. I do hope you enjoy it too.</p>
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<p>Peace,<br />
Marvia</p>
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