Father, You are the omniscient, omnipotent, Almighty God — You are Jehovah Shammah, the Lord Who is There. I do not walk alone … You are always by my side.
When I pass through the waters, I will not drown because You are with me and You carry me safely to the other side. When I walk through the flames of adversity, I will not be burned because You are a shield about me. You protect me fiercely, O Keeper of my soul.
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I rounded the curve along the row of hemlocks and pulled my hood over my head. The drizzle was changing to a cold rain. Clouds hung heavy in the menacing sky as, step-by-step, I made my trek along the dirt road. Pondering. Reflecting. Why were these menacing clouds stirring my spirit?
Frustration shrouded my thoughts because I had fallen asleep during my quiet time. Yes, I was worn out and needed rest. But my quiet time with Jesus is where I garner strength.
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O God, You are my God, early will I seek You. My soul thirsts for You, my flesh longs for You in a dry and thirsty land. Only You can satisfy the longing soul. Only You can search my heart and know my anxious thoughts … only You can give me perfect peace. In the wilderness place, You teach me who You are.
Never has Your love failed me. I have no need to fear the difficult places because You promise that Your presence will go with me and You will give me rest.
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The world outside my window is cased in ice, thick like crystal glass. Hints of morning light begins to break through the dense cloud cover casting sparkling light across the landscape. A cardinal serves as an exclamation point against the white wintry backdrop.
The beauty of the ice is stunning.
The danger of the ice is daunting.
It’s a visual of what I’m experiencing in this current life season: The blending of joy and sorrow, the conundrum of blessed and broken.
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Lord, I’m struggling. Not every moment of every day, but there are some days that overwhelm comes in like a tsunami and consumes me. I sense a steady slide that needs Your intervention. You are the bright and Morning Star. Would You shine into my darkness and overcome it with Your light?
In the morning I look to You. As I sip my coffee and watch the sun come up over the ridge, I lean into Your love and find peace. Indeed, Your mercies are new every morning. I open my mouth and You fill it … I’m so thankful.
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