I think I discovered Psalm 116 my freshman year of college. Meditating through David's songs, I found this one. I love the Lord because he gave me his hand of mercy. I love the Lord because he extends his hand and gives me peace. When I cried out to know the Lord's love, he loved me. When I cried out to know his peace, he soothed me.
In California, I am learning to walk by these words. Life by faith is getting to be a little bit fun. Everyday I wonder, how will the next step come to be? And, every question is answered by his hand. Life by faith isn't scary anymore. I get to pray things like, "God, I need this, how will you provide it?" I do not have to ask if he will. I just get to watch. "I love the Lord, for he heard my voice...The Lord protects the simplehearted; when I was in great need, he saved me. Be at rest once more, O my soul, for the Lord has been good to you." There has never been a need he has not met. There is no more anxious yearning. There is only patience, peace. There is so much joy in the waiting for him to come.
In these words I look to him and say, I need not fear. I need not fear what will come next. You have been good. You have been good. And faith-full-ness is a lot more fun than fear. I need not fear that you are a bad father. I need not worry that you do not care.
And the King is coming home! I am stocking up my oil for when my bridegroom comes back for me. He is coming. I will wait for him with so much pleasure in my heart.
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