Jesus Stays

Trouble comes and trouble goes –
Jesus stays – Jesus knows –
No matter what seems to be –
Jesus – LORD – cares for me –

I praise You – LORD 

Jehovah Jireh – Jehovah Rapha
Jehovah Jireh – Jehovah Rapha
By His stripes we were healed
By His stripes we were healed

Sickness comes and sickness goes –
Jesus stays – Jesus knows –
No matter what seems to be –
Jesus – LORD – heals me –

I praise You  – LORD

Jehovah Jireh – Jehovah Rapha
Jehovah Jireh – Jehovah Rapha
By His stripes we were healed
By His stripes we were healed

Trouble comes and trouble goes –
Jesus stays – Jesus knows –
In Heaven – on Earth – eternally –
Jesus reigns triumphantly

I praise You – LORD

By Carol Ann Hoel © May 9, 2012

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Psalm 103

Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s.  The Lord executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed.

He made known his ways unto Moses, his acts unto the children of Israel. The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger forever. He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him. As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.

Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him. For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust. As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth. For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more. But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children’s children; to such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to do them.

The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all. Bless the Lord, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word. Bless ye the Lord, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure. Bless the Lord, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the Lord, O my soul.

1 Peter 2:2

Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.

Revelation 19:5-6

And a voice came out of the throne, saying, Praise our God, all ye his servants, and ye that fear him, both small and great. And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.

About Carol Ann Ritchey

Life is good because God is good.
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20 Responses to Jesus Stays

  1. elizabeth says:

    Love the praise song Carol Ann. And Psalm 103 was once one of my favorite psalms. I knew it by heart and recited it daily. Hadn’t realized I’d forgotten it. Thanks for bringing it to my rememberance.

    A wonderful post.

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    • Thank you, Elizabeth. I love Psalm 103, too. It’s a comforting psalm. Knowing it by heart is a wonderful accomplishment. When we feel down, recalling the words of this psalm is a great way to remember how loved and blessed we are. Thank you for stopping by. Blessings to you…

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  2. jannatwrites says:

    Beautiful poem! All you need is some music to go with it 🙂

    It’s true, that everything changes throughout our lives, but Jesus is always there. Comforting thought.

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    • Thank you for stopping by, Janna. I appreciate your comment. I wish I could write music. If I could, I’d have included a tune. There was rhythm in my heart when I wrote the words. Blessings to you…

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  3. Bonnie says:

    By His stripes, we were healed. I can already tell these words will remain in my head all day – of that I’m very glad. Such a beautiful poem, Carol Ann. Blessings to you and Johannes always, my friend.

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  4. Thank you for sharing this song of praise and comfort. I’ll be sing/praying it all day, and thinking of you and Johannes as I do.

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    • Thank you, Jennifer. I appreciate your prayers and thoughts. I know it makes a difference that people are praying for us. Johannes has been comfortable and much more alert this past week or ten days. Blessings to you…

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  5. beautiful words from a beautiful soul, and every one of them is true. your love for God is inspiring and beautiful my dear, sweet friend.

    lots of love.

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  6. tekia says:

    Yes, Jesus always stays. He will never forsake. Blessings to you and your family Carol. Wonderful piece!

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  7. pattisj says:

    Love this song of worship, Carol Ann! What a blessing to read these words today.

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  8. Jesus Stays : That’s why I am not waiting for any Second Coming or believe it it . He is here, Now. Already. He is risen.

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    • When the trumpet sounds and the dead in Christ rise first, and those who are alive and remain are caught up together with them in the clouds.., Carl D’Agostino will be shouting, “I don’t believe it!” (1 Thessalonians 4:14-18) Blessings to you, Carl…

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      • Well I imagine we’ll all have to do a little modification in thinking when that time comes. I just feel the presence now. As long as our heart is in the right place it’ll work out. Hope He brings chocolate though.

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      • Yes, you are right that it will all work out. God’s presence is everywhere. He is omnipresent. His Holy Spirit (God) lives in the hearts of his people, so you should feel His presence now, and so, you do.

        I hope, too, that there will be chocolate in our futures! I prefer dark chocolate. I had a mocha coconut frap at Starbucks yesterday. Delicious! I shopped for groceries while enjoying my Starbucks treat. Blessings to you, Carl…

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  9. gloryteller says:

    Love All your writing, Carol Ann, and love the way you tie in Bible verses with it. You are a wonderful sister! Being thus, I can’t help but love you! Keep it up, you are reaching many souls.
    In His glorious love,
    gloryteller =)

    p.s.- I, too, am partial to dark chocolate. I carry lots of it around my waistline. LOL

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    • What a nice comment, Len. I appreciate you very much. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind words. Another fan of dark chocolate! I tried a new Starbucks frap, mocha coconut. Delicious! I asked the person that made it for me to withhold one squirt of the coconut sweetener. I know it was still a huge dose of sugar, but I really enjoyed it. Blessings to you, gloryteller…

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