By: Ted Camp, Silent Word Ministries

As I sat in a doctor’s office I was inspired to write a thought about God’s replacement program. As I shared this with others, I was amazed at the good response from those who received it. Well, I guess I am a poet and didn’t know it. So, I thought, if it was a blessing to some, it may also be a blessing to others.

I have learned that there are times that every one needs a new beginning. There are also times we will suffer from things we did not cause, and things we cannot change. I have learned that life can be tough! During these times I also have learned that God has a special replacement program ...

“Put off all these... Put on therefore” (Colossians 3:8-14). My desire is that this thought will also be a blessing and comfort to you as it was to me... So here is my little poem...

“Lord, Thank You... For replacing my panic, with your peace. For replacing my sorrow, with your Spirit. For replacing my cares, with your contentment. For replacing my heaviness, with your hope. For replacing my stress, with your serenity. For replacing my loneliness, with your love. For replacing my anxiety, with your abiding. For replacing my guilt, with your grace. For replacing my grief, with your goodness. For replacing my pain, with your presence ...Lord, I Thank You!”

Ted Camp is director of Silent Word Ministries, a worldwide ministry to the deaf based in Trenton. E-mail him at TC@silentword.org to be added to the email list for weekly articles or phone (706) 657-8000.