as i sit here drinking my coffee ( decaff) and listening to the sounds of the dishwasher, i am struck by the serenity that has become my life.
no more inner turmoil, no more anxiety.
simply.life.
On sunday during worship we sang a song that i love so dearly, " Jesus, I my cross have taken."
I remember last year when this song was my lifeline, verse 3 was my hearts cry. every time we sang it in church my heart was so anguished i would cry.. these words, they have become a healing balm..a promise. hope.
Go, then, earthly fame and treasure!
Come, disaster, scorn, and pain!
In Thy service, pain is pleasure;
With Thy favor, loss is gain.
I have called Thee Abba, Father!
I have stayed my heart on Thee.
Storms may howl, and clouds may gather,
All must work for good to me.
as we sang this verse on sunday, my heart cried out with rejoicing... " i have stayed my heart on thee. Storms may howl, and clouds may gather, All must work for good to me." I have stayed my heart on Him, and through all that i have been going through this last year, He remained faithful. My eyes, my focus, my heart. He has captured it all.
And so my heart rejoices in that truth. In that healing. In that wholeness. In His peace I have found joy and completion like no other and I know with confidence that no matter what tomorrow brings, it is going to be alright.
And that, my friends, is the best feeling.
.. thank you Lord for this wonderful birthday present.
