But God gives victory

Isaiah 12:4 Praise his name! TELL the nations what he has done. Let them know how mighty he is!

This is one of the texts which motivated me to write Karis’s story and to begin this blog.

So, what has the Lord done for you? Remember and Tell! You can use this blog to TELL, to honor him. Send me your one-page story—or song!

Your story matters! It’s an essential part of the great weaving of a tapestry of praise through history and around the world.

Woman weaving in Sololá, Guatemala Shutterstock: Jose de Jesus Churion Del

Dr. Dan Allender, in To Be Told, says there’s also a huge benefit for our future when we remember and tell our stories: “God wants to reveal himself through your story. … As you gain a clear sense of how God has written your life so far, you will see how he is leading you … He asks you to join him in coauthoring the rest of your story.”

In Nebaj, Guatemala, where I grew up, women tell their stories through their weavings. Image by Picasa

Isaiah’s song is so beautiful, I want you to enjoy the whole thing. Notice how he weaves the past into the present and future. Because of what God has done, I praise him today and trust him for tomorrow—and when today becomes tomorrow, I will have yet more to praise him for.

I will praise you, O Lord!

“God has come to save me.

I will trust in him and not be afraid.

The Lord God is my strength and my song;

He has given me victory.”

With joy you will drink deeply from the fountain of salvation!

In that wonderful day you will sing:

“Thank the Lord! Praise his name!

Tell the nations what he has done.

Let them know how mighty he is!

Sing to the Lord, for he has done wonderful things.

Make known his praise around the world.

Let all the people of Jerusalem shout his praise with joy!

For great is the Holy One of Israel who lives among you” [Immanuel!]

(In relation to this song, see also Exodus 15, Psalm 118, John 4:14, Revelation 22:17)

Verse 3 reminds me of Brazilian Ana Paula Valadão’s beautiful song “Águas Purificadoras” (Purifying Waters). I found her singing it in English!