This is wonderful Deb. Great words that we all need to remember!
January 23, 2012 11:52 PM
In this most recent season of life, I'm learning more everyday about how God may see me and my faith (or lack of). For example, when it's nearing bedtime, we often watch one TV show before we head up to bed. I have heard myself tell Seth, "One 'Octonauts' and we are going up." Not five minutes into the thirty minute show Seth is on my lap, back to the TV, begging me to watch two. Or three. He can't even watch the show that's on because he is so worried about what will happen in 30 minutes. I've tried to explain to him that he's missing a gift by worrying about what's next but he can't get there.
Then today, I was getting a massage (time for some self-care). I enjoyed the first 20-30 minutes and then I too became preoccupied about the massage ending. I obsessed that it was almost over and how disappointed I would be. (sigh) I missed the gift!
Clearly, I have more to learn about living life right where I am instead of in the unknown and, at times, scary future: Anxiety about a new job and providing for my kids.
Faithful, forever You are faithfulFather to the fatherless You uphold the one who feels forsaken You are faithful, God Anxiety about getting my kids into the right school district, which means selling our house and finding a new one -- all in the worst.market.ever.
Faithful, forever You are faithful Lover of the wounded heart You defend the poor and the forgotten You are faithful, God Persistent sadness over circumstances that need to be accepted and even embraced.
And I will sing to the maker of Heaven and Earth God, You reign forever and Your will endure Faithful and true is the name of the Lord You are faithful, God Loneliness that God stands ready to salve, if only I'll let Him.
Faithful, forever You are faithful Shelter for the fragile soul You lift us up, You hold us all together You are faithful, God Burdened by need around the world -- and particularly in Africa -- and what role my family can play. Burdened and troubled by orphans needing families and families needing food.
You are there in every season of my soul You are there, You're the anchor that will hold You are there, in the valley of the shadows You are faithful, God YOU ARE FAITHFUL, GOD.
Thanks, Chris Tomlin, for the lyrics.
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Close this window Jump to comment formThis is wonderful Deb. Great words that we all need to remember!
January 23, 2012 11:52 PM