Dear Refuge of My Weary Soul

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We sang this song in church this past Sunday, and while we've sung it before, I had never really noticed its message...until now.  

How often have I not felt in utter despair and in search of a place to run or the metaphorical shelter from the storms of life?  How often have I not forgotten that the very Refuge I seek is with me every minute of every day?  How often have I not searched for other sources of comfort and strength?  


I love how God uses music to remind us of Himself. 



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