Do you find yourself in the “bumps & bruises” of
life? I really try not to let life get me down, but when it’s one thing after
another… it gets very hard to keep looking on the sunny-side of things! I’m
sure many of you may be feeling the same way.
I was reading in 1 Kings 19:11-12… Then He said, “Go out,
and stand on the mountain before the Lord.” And behold, the Lord passed by, and
a great and strong wind tore into the mountains and broke the rocks in pieces
before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind; and after the wind an
earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake; and after the earthquake a
fire, but the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire a still small voice.
As I read these verses this picture came to my mind & my
heart… I could see unpleasant things of life happening one right after the
other. Things that are scary… things that can shake your foundation… things
that might even make you feel like you are losing everything… things you don’t
understand, & you cannot get a grip on why it is happening. I am not saying
the Lord causes these things, but I do believe whatever happens in life… God does
allow.
When these things occur, we have a choice to make… we will
let it rip us further from the Lord, or we will let it draw us closer to Him.
We cannot live in the turmoil of whatever is shaking your world, because it is
only in the quiet we can hear the still small voice… the voice of the Lord.
Do you hear it? Shhhhhh… Find a moment to step away from
the hub-bub of life… quiet your heart… lean in to Him. He is whispering to the
ears of your heart! He is a good Daddy… He will not always stop the yucky
things of life, but remember He will always use them for good.
“…know
that all things work together for the good of those who love God—those whom He
has called according to His plan.” ~ Romans 8:28
My prayer today is that you will hear His still small voice…
that the peace that passes all understanding will keep your heart and mind in
Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:7)
Rejoicing in Truth!
Carin
1 comment:
These words offer beautiful and needful reassurance to our restless souls: "Find a moment to step away from the hub-bub of life… quiet your heart… lean in to Him. He is whispering to the ears of your heart!" Thank you, Carin. I'm blessed to be your neighbour at #coffeeforyourheart and to read your helpful words today!
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