What protection the Lord has for us and possessiveness. It makes me feel calmer just knowing he is always with me.
summoned- called with authority
name- To call by name indicates possession or ownership.
you are mine- lets us know how important we are to God and gives us the sense he will take care is us ( as we take care if our own children.)
Waters- a symbol of distress or that which is overwhelming
There was a dark time in my life when the water was overwhelming me and the fire seemed to be lapping at my feet. I cried every morning in the shower, on the way to work and home and at night when sleep alluded me. I thought it was endless but everyday God sent something to tell me He loved me and would see me through to the other side.
He sent me a note from a friend or a call. He brought me the right Bible verse for what I needed that day. He kept me busy in a job that I love so I could actually get through the day. He would send me a rainbow or a beautiful sunset. He allowed peace to slowly permeate my heart. He restored me and allowed a move so I could finally heal.
Since then of course I have gone through different hardships as we all do but what that time taught me is that if I give "it" up to him He will guide me. He is in charge and He has a plan. It is a struggle some days when I feel overwhelmed but I know God is faithful and that He will bring me though whatever comes my way. Praise God!
name- To call by name indicates possession or ownership.
you are mine- lets us know how important we are to God and gives us the sense he will take care is us ( as we take care if our own children.)
Waters- a symbol of distress or that which is overwhelming
There was a dark time in my life when the water was overwhelming me and the fire seemed to be lapping at my feet. I cried every morning in the shower, on the way to work and home and at night when sleep alluded me. I thought it was endless but everyday God sent something to tell me He loved me and would see me through to the other side.
He sent me a note from a friend or a call. He brought me the right Bible verse for what I needed that day. He kept me busy in a job that I love so I could actually get through the day. He would send me a rainbow or a beautiful sunset. He allowed peace to slowly permeate my heart. He restored me and allowed a move so I could finally heal.
Since then of course I have gone through different hardships as we all do but what that time taught me is that if I give "it" up to him He will guide me. He is in charge and He has a plan. It is a struggle some days when I feel overwhelmed but I know God is faithful and that He will bring me though whatever comes my way. Praise God!
Donna Thank you for breaking this verse down in a way I can hang on to this day. I have always gone through trials with Christ and it is only the last few months they have begun a new season in our lives. Your words are a blessing and I need to keep my eyes fully on God especially to the end of this study.
ReplyDelete"There was a dark time in my life when the water was overwhelming me and the fire seemed to be lapping at my feet." - what a great visual for what it's like to be in those deeper struggles of our lives. Praising God with you for his faithfulness to bring us through those times and restore our peace. Thanks for sharing your tough but also God glorifying experience.
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