Wow, it keeps amazing me how on this journey this year GOD continues to speak the same words to me in different ways exactly when I need them:
Be Still.. and Know, Peace, Trust, Rest, Waiting with Hope.....
The past three days words have spoken to me in "Streams in the Desert" by L.B. Cowman, edited by Jim Reimann. GOD continues to love me by reminding me of the work HE began back in my heart at the beginning of summer and continues to speak.
Let me share:
October 7
.... In other words, "When you are confused and do not know what to do, do nothing." When you find yourself in a spiritual fog, do not run ahead, but slow the pace of your life. And if necessary, keep your life's ship anchored or tied to the dock.
The right thing is simply to trust God, for while we trust, He can work. Worrying, however, prevents Him from doing anything for us. If the darkness covering us strikes terror in our hearts and we run back and forth, seeking in vain to find a way of escape from the dark trial where God's providence has placed us, then the Lord cannot work on our behalf.
Only the peace of God will quiet our minds and put our hearts at rest. We must place our hand in His as a little child and allow Him to lead us into the bright sunshine of His love. He knows the way out of the dense, dark forest, so may we climb into His arms, trusting Him to rescue us by showing us the shortest and most reliable road. ~Dr. Pardington
Remember, we are never without a pilot- even when we do not know which way to steer.
Hold on, my heart, in your believing-
Only the steadfast wins the crown;
He who, when stormy winds are heaving,
Parts with his anchor, will go down;
But he who Jesus holds through all,
Will stand, though Heaven and earth should fall.
Hold on! An end will come to sorrow;
Hope from the dust will conquering rise;
The storms foretells a summer's morrow;
The Cross points on to Paradise;
The Father reigns! So cease all doubt;
Hold on, my heart. Hold on, hold out.
October 8
.... Oh, for the grace to be silent! Oh, to "be still, and know that [Jehovah is] God" (Ps. 46:10)! "The Holy One of Israel" (Ps. 89:18) will defend and deliver His own. We can be sure that His every word will stand forever, even though the mountains may fall into the sea. He deserves our total confidence. So come, my soul, return to you place of peace, and rest within the sweet embrace of the Lord Jesus. ~selected
Peace your inmost soul will fill
When you're still!
October 9
.... Above all, remember- when God hides His face from you, do not say that He has forgotten you. He is simply waiting for a little while to make you love Him more. And once He comes, you will rejoice with the inexpressible "joy in the LORD" (Neh. 8:10). Waiting on Him exercises your gift of grace and tests your faith. Therefore continue to WAIT IN HOPE, for although the promise may linger, it will never come too late. ~Charles H. Spurgeon ....
from Our Daily Bread today:
Those searching to know life's true meaning
Can find it in only one way:
By serving the Lord with commitment,
And living for Him day by day. ~Branon
Commitment to Christ is a daily calling that challenges us.
from God Calling today:
Our Lord and our God. Help us through poverty to plenty. Through unrest to rest, through sorrow to Joy, through weakness to Power.
I am your Helper. At the end of your present path lie all these blessings. So trust and know that I am leading you. Step with a firm step of confidence in Me into each unknown day. Take every duty and every interruption as of My appointment. ....
I love you Lord, and Yes, GOD, I'm listening still....
Peace your inmost soul will fill, When you're still!
Therefore, WAITING WITH HOPE, for although the promise may linger, it will never come too late...
