My Times In His Hand ~ Day by Day

But as for me, I trust in You, O LORD;
I say, “You are my God.”
My times are in Your hand.
Psalm 31:14-15a

As your days, so shall your strength be.
Deuteronomy 33:25b

So wait before the Lord. Wait in the stillness. And in that stillness, assurance will come to you. You will know that you are heard; you will know that your Lord ponders the voice of your humble desires; you will hear quiet words spoken to you yourself, perhaps to your grateful surprise and refreshment.  ~ Amy Carmichael ~

In the fall of 1832, in a rectory in Sweden, a baby girl named Karolina Wilhelmina Sandell was born.  She was ill as a child and spent much of her time with her father (who was a pastor) in his study.   Little Lina as she became known, grew very close to her father.  When she was twenty six, she took a voyage at sea with him.  The boat lurched and he was pitched into the sea, drowning while she helplessly watched. 

Lina was heartbroken at the loss of her earthly father.  At this time, she drew closer to her heavenly father, and was inspired to write hymns.  Lina became known as the Fanny Crosby of Sweden, writing over 650 hymns.  In 1867 she married C.O. Berg, a merchant from Stockholm.  She continued to initial her hymns L.S. (Lina Sandell).

Karolina Wilhelmina Sandell-Berg

One of the hymns she was most well-known for was Day by Day. I’m sure that a lifetime of ill health, coupled with the loss of her precious father, helped her form the words of this song.  Lina learned that God provided the strength she needed, Day by Day. She didn’t need to look to the future, God was already there. 

This hymn, written about 150 years ago is timeless. Such wisdom and comfort in words we can still apply to our lives today.  

Day by Day
Karolina W. Sandell-Berg
1865-1903

Day by day, and with each passing moment,
Strength I find, to meet my trials here;
Trusting in my Father’s wise bestowment,
I’ve no cause for worry or for fear.
He whose heart is kind beyond all measure
Gives unto each day what He deems best—
Lovingly, its part of pain and pleasure,
Mingling toil with peace and rest.

You can view all of the lyrics here:  DAY BY DAY

To hear a this song sung you can view it on you tube here:  DAY BY DAY

But as for me, I trust in You, O LORD;
I say, “You are my God.”
MY TIMES ARE IN YOUR HAND.
Psalm 31:14-15a