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Please Don’t Let my Hem Unravel, Lord – Lectio Divina

August 8, 2010 By Jean Wise

You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me. Psalm 139:5



Hem me in, Lord

Thank you for being my front guard.
Praise you for standing behind me.
Your precious presence protects me every moment.
If I move left, so do You.
When I swerve to the right, you remain with me.
And when I get lost and fall off the path as I so often do, You gently guide me back.
Your hand never leaves me, even when I feel so alone and vulnerable.
Your strength supports my weakened knees when fear invades my heart.
When life unravels and become uneven, You hem me in.
You protect me.
You guide me
You hem me in.
You shield and watch over me.
The great Guard of my life.
My Shelter and Lord!

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Comments

  1. blankJean Wise says

    August 9, 2010 at 9:24 pm

    The entire Psalm is so beautiful and meaningful. Colleen, my whole life would unravel without God!

  2. blankColleen says

    August 9, 2010 at 9:20 pm

    I love this psalm too and your prayer. And I love the title of this post too! Makes me smile!

  3. blankRebecca Ramsey says

    August 9, 2010 at 5:56 pm

    I love this poem. #139 is my favorite too.

  4. blankJean Wise says

    August 8, 2010 at 11:24 pm

    Thanks for the comments. Psalm 139 is my favorite so I find so much comfort and wisdom with its words.

  5. blankConnie Arnold says

    August 8, 2010 at 10:46 pm

    This is so comforting! Thank you!

  6. blankKaren says

    August 8, 2010 at 8:32 pm

    Jeanie, what beautiful words. I love that He surrounds us, no matter what we are into. 🙂

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