I’ve had several people ask if I’ve been
on hiatus with my blog the past couple of weeks. No – not a hiatus… just
sometimes life takes over and the things you really want to do must be set
aside for a little bit.
Last night as I was getting ready to
head for my pillow and some much needed sleep, Carissa asked me if she could
play me a song she found on YouTube. It happens to be one of my favorite hymns,
“Be Still My Soul”, and I’ve probably already shared the words on one of my
blogs.
As I was sitting on the couch with my
daughter, who is becoming this incredible woman, I was touched that this same
piece of music that has calmed my aching heart so many times is ministering to
her as well.
We just sat there – and I think there
were a few tears on both our cheeks as we listened to the beautiful blend of
male voices singing a cappella the words:
“…leave to Thy God to order and
provide;
in every change He faithful will
remain…”
Not “putting our oar in”, to quote from
my favorite book, Anne of Green Gables,
is a hard thing for us humans! We want to manage every little thing so that we
can know we are going to be ok. To step back and take our hands off so that God
can do His thing can feel like an overwhelming decision. But I know when I do –
the outcome is always much better than what I can come up with on my own!!
And then there is that blessed truth –
He is faithful! No matter what changes in life, HE is faithful! And when I keep
my mind focused on that promise, my soul is at peace.
So thank you, Carissa – for sharing that
beautiful music with me last night and for the reminder of God’s faithfulness.
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