When life gets tough, as it often does, it can be hard to find a place to hide. Where do you go? Do you have a place in your house where you can find seclusion? When we were younger, my husband and I enjoyed camping. The solitude was amazing! But you know what? Now that we no longer go camping, I can put my headphones on and listen to nature sounds on YouTube while I do my devotions. Some people like classical music … but for me, the sounds of nature seem to provide a closer connection to God. Yes, I know, the Holy Spirit is always with me, therefore I’m always connected to God. However, there is something about the sounds of His creation that remind me of God’s power. It reminds me of how good He is for providing us with nature’s music. I see His majesty and goodness through it all!

Matthew 11:28-30  Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.  (29)  Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.  (30)  For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

So where do you go, Reader? What do you do to put yourself in a frame of mind that focuses on God? Hymns are a wonderful way to prepare the heart for God’s Word. Today’s hymn points us to just that:

Where Could I Go – By J.B. Coats

1 Living below in this old sinful world,
Hardly a comfort can afford;
Striving alone to face temptation sore,
Where could I go but to the Lord?

Refrain:
Where could I go? Oh, where could I go
Seeking a refuge for my soul?
Needing a friend to save me in the end,
Where could I go but to the Lord?

2 Neighbors are kind, I love them ev’ry one,
We get along in sweet accord;
But when my soul needs manna from above,
Where could I go but to the Lord? [Refrain]

3 Life here is grand with friends I love so dear,
Comfort I get from God’s own word;
Yet when I face the chilling hand of death,
Where could I go but to the Lord? [Refrain]

Everything I need is in the Bible. I can find comfort, help, encouragement, and most importantly God’s love! His love is shown to us through Jesus Christ.

2 Corinthians 1:3-4  Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;  (4)  Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.

Isaiah 26:3  Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

His love is so great that He left His royal throne to become a man like you and me. He lived a sinless life so He could be the perfect sacrifice for our sins. He took upon Himself every one of my sins. In doing so, I am free from the penalty of those sins. I went to the Lord, and look what He did for me! He saved me!! He can save you too! Follow this link and read how you, too, can be saved through the Scriptures.