Be strong!

The following is a letter I sent to my college son. He has had a few rough days lately.



I was thinking about you yesterday while I was driving. You know how you sometimes let you mind just wander around things. I was thinking of all the stuff you've been through at college and this song came into my mind. And I just thought I would send it to you.

Be strong in the Lord, and be of good courage;
Your mighty Defender is always the same.
Mount up with wings as the eagle ascending;
Vict'ry is sure when you call on His name.



So put on the armor the Lord has provided;
And place your defense in His unfailing care.
Trust Him, for He will be with you in battle,
Lighting your path to avoid every snare.



Be strong in the Lord, and be of good courage;
Your mighty Commander will vanquish the foe.
Fear not the battle for the vict'ry is always His;
He will protect you wherever you go.



Be strong, be strong, be strong in the Lord;
And be of good courage, for He is your Guide.
Be strong, be strong, be strong in the Lord;
And rejoice for the vict'ry is yours.

-Linda Lee Johnson
-Tom Fettke


I hope this can be an encouragement to you as well. This is a picture of wild flowers he planted for me before he moved away.