Of fears, doubts, and an ever present Help in trouble
Uncertainties, fears, indecision, doubts…plaguing me, dogging my every step...frustration extends its noose around my neck. The lights and sounds of the world beckon, they grab me by the head and force my gaze upon their wares: fame, prestige, renown, safety and security…they turn my face away from the patiently waiting Father, still standing by my side, waiting for me to turn my ear toward His counsel. I flounder in an ocean of questions. Which college? Which course? Which career? What are you doing now? Working? Studying? Where will you be going? So, going overseas this year, ar? Where, America ar? Took A-levels d ar? Oh yar, you din take SPM hor. So how? How? When? Where? What?
Still, He waits patiently by my side. Still, He waits patiently for me to turn my ear toward Him. If I would just stop, ask and listen. And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.
When I said, My foot slippeth, Thy mercy, O Lord, held me up. In the multitude of my thoughts within me Thy comforts delight my soul.
If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, now may Israel say; If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, when men rose up against us: Then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us: Then the waters had overwhelmed us, the stream had gone over our soul: Then the proud waters had gone over our soul.
Blessed be the LORD, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth. Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we are escaped. Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth.
Stop. Quiet your soul, dear child. Look to me. Be still and know that I am God. But, so many questions. O God, why are You so silent? Why do those who do not call on Your name have infinitely more direction, more purpose, and so much less doubt and uncertainties, seemingly, than I do? Show me the way; all I want is to do exactly, unerringly, what You want me to do. All I want is to be in the center of Your will, to be aligned perfectly with your plans and purposes for me. All I want…Quiet your soul, dear child. Be still and know that I am God.
But yet, I know that You are with me. Even now, You are directing me, whispering softly in my ear. This is the way, walk ye in it. A lamp, a light, sure and faithful are Your words, O God. When ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.
I know that You order my steps O God, even when I cannot know it with my mind and emotions, even when my soul screams within me for confirmation that You are indeed with me. Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul is even as a weaned child. Let Israel hope in the LORD from henceforth and for ever.
O how I love Your law, O Lord! Your word is faithful, and Your hand never fails those who put their trust in You. I trust in You, O God my strength, my shield and deliverer. My hope is anchored on the Rock of Ages. Blessed be Your name O Lord of Hosts! Let all the peoples declare your glory!
Let Israel hope in the LORD from henceforth and for ever.
Yes. My hope is in the LORD, Yahweh, from henceforth and for ever.
Still, He waits patiently by my side. Still, He waits patiently for me to turn my ear toward Him. If I would just stop, ask and listen. And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.
When I said, My foot slippeth, Thy mercy, O Lord, held me up. In the multitude of my thoughts within me Thy comforts delight my soul.
If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, now may Israel say; If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, when men rose up against us: Then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us: Then the waters had overwhelmed us, the stream had gone over our soul: Then the proud waters had gone over our soul.
Blessed be the LORD, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth. Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we are escaped. Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth.
Stop. Quiet your soul, dear child. Look to me. Be still and know that I am God. But, so many questions. O God, why are You so silent? Why do those who do not call on Your name have infinitely more direction, more purpose, and so much less doubt and uncertainties, seemingly, than I do? Show me the way; all I want is to do exactly, unerringly, what You want me to do. All I want is to be in the center of Your will, to be aligned perfectly with your plans and purposes for me. All I want…Quiet your soul, dear child. Be still and know that I am God.
But yet, I know that You are with me. Even now, You are directing me, whispering softly in my ear. This is the way, walk ye in it. A lamp, a light, sure and faithful are Your words, O God. When ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.
I know that You order my steps O God, even when I cannot know it with my mind and emotions, even when my soul screams within me for confirmation that You are indeed with me. Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul is even as a weaned child. Let Israel hope in the LORD from henceforth and for ever.
O how I love Your law, O Lord! Your word is faithful, and Your hand never fails those who put their trust in You. I trust in You, O God my strength, my shield and deliverer. My hope is anchored on the Rock of Ages. Blessed be Your name O Lord of Hosts! Let all the peoples declare your glory!
Let Israel hope in the LORD from henceforth and for ever.
Yes. My hope is in the LORD, Yahweh, from henceforth and for ever.
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