This devotional series corresponds to the CD, Eyes on You. Each month features a song’s background story and related biblical message.

To hear “Broken,” a sample song from this CD, click here.

Eyes on You: Palm of His Hand
by Ruth Wood

A local artist recorded a nice version of “Palm of His Hand” in 2002. However, the verses felt rushed structurally, so for the new album, I lengthened space between phrases, added a laid-back, folksy groove and a more reflective ending.

In the studio the performing artist, Liesel Alkire, contributed stylistic elements I hadn’t envisioned, but loved. The saxophonist proceeded to follow her lead. Just goes to show that songs have a life of their own!

REFLECTIONS

…He’s the only One, there is no other God; He’s your Redeemer, He’s your rock…

The 2004 Tsunami Holocaust provoked a sobering question: “What if we, too, lost everything?”

We know that even if all were swept away, the Lord is an unshakable rock towering high above the surging sea, but losing family and friends–could God alone truly meet such a gaping hole in our lives?

Our need to love and be loved calls out. Who will answer? In that kind of crisis, theologically pat answers do not stop a bleeding heart.

In Isaiah God says, “I have engraved you on the palms of my hands.” This verse implies a permanent covenant, a royal seal, a holy vow. Using the nails of a cross, Jesus literally fulfilled His Father’s words.

Held by such hands, can we not face our fears about the future with confidence?

Copyright 2005, Ruth Wood. All Rights Reserved. Used by permission.

Bio:
As editor of Comfort Cafe, Ruth Wood passionately desires to bring comfort and healing to hurting women, whether through writing, speaking, or composing music. She and her husband live in Oregon, have two grown sons and a 22- year-old cat. Listen to her award winning music at www.ruthwoodandfriends.com. She may be reached at info@ruthwoodandfriends.com.