God's love has no limits

Early this morning, I got up praising the Lord for another day that He has made. In my meditation, I turned to the "Words of Life" and the writer in today's message draws the readers' attention to the lovely song written by Annie Johnsone Flint.

He giveth more grace as our burdens grow greater,
He sendeth more strength as our labors increase;
To added afflictions He addeth His mercy,
To multiplied trials he multiplies peace.

When we have exhausted our store of endurance,
When our strength has failed ere the day is half done,
When we reach the end of our hoarded resources
Our Father’s full giving is only begun.

His love has no limits, His grace has no measure,
His power no boundary known unto men;
For out of His infinite riches in Jesus
He giveth, and giveth, and giveth again.

The writer has written many inspiring poems dealing with faith and triumph in times of trial and suffering. She was born in Vineland, NJ. She lost both parents before she was six years old. Adopted by a childless couple, she became afflicted with arthritis as a teen. She became weaker and weaker and eventually was unable to walk.

She aspired to be a composer and concert pianist but when illness deprived her of her ability to play the piano she resorted to writing poetry. Some of her poetry she set to music. Later in life, being unable to open her hands, she wrote many of her poems on the typewriter, using but her knuckles.

The song “He Giveth More Grace” was based on three Bible promises “He giveth more grace” (James 4:6); “He increaseth strength” (Isaiah 40:29); and “Mercy unto you, and peace, and love, be multiplied” (Jude 2).

What an inspiration to wake up on a Sunday morning!