Peaceful and at rest under God's wings.
Psalm 91:4
"He will cover you with his feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge;
His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart."
Thank you for your faithfulness in praying for us and for all the encouraging notes, calls, and texts the past few days. Today I have felt such a peace, calmness, and sense of rest with freedom from guilt and worry. In my time with the Lord, one of the devotionals spoke about the ups and downs in life and the importance of keeping our focus "up" on the Lord. It is so easy to get side-tracked and weighed down with the difficulties and sadness that comes our way, but when we keep our focus on Jesus, and allow Him to carry our burden, then the way is light. He will make a way. I am trusting Him for that and trusting Him to help me keep my focus on Him with a big spotlight. Otherwise, the problems, tough decisions, and sadness take center stage. I am so in love with my precious Savior and could never do any of this without Him. I think I've shared this song before, but it is on my mind and heart again tonight. This is who He is to me right now.
Sweet Jesus
by Selah
Sweet Jesus, my Savior You are my faithful friend
You made me, You know me, You see my every sin
And my soul is amazed by this gift of Your grace
And these arms that take me in
Sweet Jesus, my Savior, You are my faithful friend
Sweet Jesus, my shelter, You are my faithful friend
The refuge that I run to when my world comes closing in
Why should I be afraid when I know I am saved
By the arms that take me in
Sweet Jesus, my shelter, you are my faithful friend, oh yeah
Sweet Jesus, my shepherd, You are my faithful friend
You hold me, You lead me, I'll follow till the end
And once more I will say on that beautiful day
When Your arms take me in
Sweet Jesus, my shepherd, You are my faithful friend
Sweet Jesus, my Savior, You are my faithful friend
My thoughts and prayers are with you Jennifer as you pray and determine how to proceed. I know God is faithful, but sometimes hard times are still hard. You are an encouragement to me.
ReplyDeleteMany blessings,
Margaret
Jennifer, thank you. The state you describe of peace and calm is what God intends for us, but how hard it is not to let anxiety take over. Jesus says "For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." Your words remind me how willing He is to shoulder our burdens, how much He wants us to place them in His care.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing all of this and for reminding me what it means to live in Faith.
Amy