I had good intentions of taking my morning quiet times to seek God, to read my Bible, to pray, to journal, to write for my book proposal. But the reality of camping with five children altered those plans.
My heart was not okay with spending four days and three nights starved for His Word and His voice. I had to find a way to spend time in His Presence that was different from my usual way.
As I lay in my bed in the early morning, awakened by the cawing of crows, I asked Him to be with me that day. He whispered, I am with you always.
While sitting on a park bench watching the children climb and slide and climb again, I recited His Word (my memory verses) in my head. He whispered, take the bread of life and eat.
Standing on the beach, turning slow circles and counting heads 1-2-3-4-5, I begged him to inspire me. He whispered pages of words for me to write to glorify Him.
This morning, as I savoured my still quiet, I praised and thanked Him for the way He stays close to me. He whispered, When you call on Me I will answer you; seek Me with all of your heart and you will find Me.
What has He been whispering to your heart lately?
A re-post from the archives.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
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He's been whispering to me over and over, with every moment that I could imagine as defeat, that He has started a good work in me and will bring it to completion...
ReplyDeleteDepend on me, child... depend on me.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post! Thanks.