“God Is Love, His Mercy Brightens”

Winds Of Love

A farmer had a weather vane on his barn, on which was written "God is love."

When friends asked why, the farmer said, "This is to remind me that no matter which way the wind blows, God is love."

When the warm "south wind" with its soothing and balmy breezes brings showers of blessing, God is love. "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above" (James 1:17).

When the cold "north wind" of trial and testing sweeps down upon you, God is love. "All things work together for good to those who love God" (Romans 8:28).

When the "west wind" blows hard upon you with its punishing intent, God is love. "Whom the Lord loves He chastens" (Hebrews 12:6).

When the "east wind" threatens to sweep away all that you have, God is love. "God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory" (Philippians 4:19).

Perhaps you are discouraged and downhearted. If so, remember, God still cares for you. What you are experiencing has either been sent or it has been allowed by Him for your good.Yes, no matter which way the wind is blowing, God is love. — Richard De Haan (Our Daily Bread April 20, 2006)

"God Is Love, His Mercy Brightens”By John Bowring, 1825
God is love; His mercy brightens
All the path in which we rove;
Bliss He wakes, and woe He lightens:

God is wisdom, God is love.

Chance and change are busy ever;

Man decays and ages move;
But His mercy waneth never:
God is wisdom, God is love.

E’en the hour that darkest seemeth

Will His changeless goodness prove;

From the mist His brightness streameth:

God is wisdom, God is love.

He with earthly cares entwineth

Hope and comfort from above;

Everywhere His glory shineth:

God is wisdom, God is love.