A couple weeks ago I had the opportunity to spend 24 hours away from home on a mini-retreat. My goal was to get away from the hustle and bustle of my crazy house and the demands that 4 kids bring, spending time alone in quiet reflection on Scripture and listen to God. As I spent a few hours reading Psalm 119 I heard from God. Here is what I believe He spoke to me:
My child, I love you with an everlasting love. I hold you in the palm of my hand and you'll never be let go. I see your future - I've been there. All this is working for your good - I know that, so trust me to work. I see your pain and suffering. I see your struggles. I also see and hear your heart's cry - your desire to obey and submit. Keep it up!
I am your portion - I'll strengthen you for each step of the journey. I'm holding you, caring for you, giving you what you need for the next step, then the next, then the next... Deuteronomy 31:6, 8 tells you I'm with you and I've gone before you - believe it, cling to it, live it. You have no reason to fear!
I am good - do you believe that? Truly, do you believe I'm good? I that I do is good. I'm working for your good and the good of your family! It may not see like it but this is in my plan - trust me to work. You don't see the tapestry I'm weaving. It looks jumbled and messy to you, but it's beautiful - it will be beautiful! One day you'll understand why I'm taking you down this road.
My grace is sufficient for you. I am holding you up. Look to me - not your struggles, your disappointments, or your worries. I will lift your head so you can see ME. Don't look at the waves that surround you and threaten to overwhelm. Look at your Savior.
I love you, my pre
My child, I love you with an everlasting love. I hold you in the palm of my hand and you'll never be let go. I see your future - I've been there. All this is working for your good - I know that, so trust me to work. I see your pain and suffering. I see your struggles. I also see and hear your heart's cry - your desire to obey and submit. Keep it up!
I am your portion - I'll strengthen you for each step of the journey. I'm holding you, caring for you, giving you what you need for the next step, then the next, then the next... Deuteronomy 31:6, 8 tells you I'm with you and I've gone before you - believe it, cling to it, live it. You have no reason to fear!
I am good - do you believe that? Truly, do you believe I'm good? I that I do is good. I'm working for your good and the good of your family! It may not see like it but this is in my plan - trust me to work. You don't see the tapestry I'm weaving. It looks jumbled and messy to you, but it's beautiful - it will be beautiful! One day you'll understand why I'm taking you down this road.
My grace is sufficient for you. I am holding you up. Look to me - not your struggles, your disappointments, or your worries. I will lift your head so you can see ME. Don't look at the waves that surround you and threaten to overwhelm. Look at your Savior.
I love you, my pre