Praising the Provider

By Marsha MacLeod

Praising the Provider emphasizes the numerous ways in which God has provided and continues to provide for us. Using rhythms, images, and occasional rhymes, the author reflects on verses in the Old and New Testament with words of praise that sometimes become prayers or songs.

Several of the poems give thanks to God and acknowledge his power and holiness. Some express our need for guidance and strength. Others focus on Gods goodness, mercy, and forgiveness. Ultimately, these seventy devotional poems are reflections on Gods extraordinary love.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Sep 7, 2017
• ISBN: 9781512795295

Marsha MacLeod

Marsha MacLeod earned an M.A. in English. Later she audited courses in seminary as she began to write devotional poems, songs, and Bible studies. She has enjoyed teaching middle school and high school students. Playing the autoharp and singing with others has become a favorite ministry in the church. Her previous book, A Word Wreath: Creating Christmas Poems (Westbow 2013), encourages young and old to share their love for God. Recently retired, she lives in Annapolis, Maryland, and has written Completing the Race: Seniors in the Bible as a devotional for seniors.

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ISBN: 978-1-5127-9530-1 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-5127-9529-5 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2017911168

WestBow Press rev. date: 08/16/2017

Contents

God provided

In His heart God grieved

"Here I