We lost internet yesterday for a whole twelve hours. TWELVE. I know. It’s amazing we endured as well as we did. Anyhoo, it was a good weekend, but I’d be remiss if I didn’t add a bit stressful. Without delving into the details, I just flat out needed to feel the presence of God. We all know with our heads that in difficult situations God will provide and direct us. But, we, well, I, can easily become impatient and demand that I see the next chess move immediately. What comes next? Where do we go from here? Do I do this? Or, do I do that?
I tend to share my “stuff” with my mom. Mom prayed that God would give me some sort of wink over the weekend as a reminder of His presence….His providence. When I woke up Sunday morning, John Henry came into my room with a plate of toast smothered with strawberry preserves. He said, “I want to take care of you this morning.” Anna followed suit with a bowl full of Wheat Thins.
Um, I told her I save those for lunch.
When I told Mom about the thoughtfulness of her grandchildren, she reminded me, “Out of the mouth of babes….. God will take care of you. Rest in His Word and His Promise.”
We went on to church and I heard a song I’ve heard a hundred times before. It’s MercyMe’s Word of God Speak. But, this time, I let the lyrics minister to me. I thought they might minister to you, too.
I’m finding myself at a loss for words
And the funny thing is it’s okay
The last thing I need is to be heard
But to hear what You would sayWord of God speak
Would You pour down like rain
Washing my eyes to see
Your majesty
To be still and know
That You’re in this place
Please let me stay and rest
In Your holiness
Word of God speakI’m finding myself in the midst of You
Beyond the music, beyond the noise
All that I need is to be with You
And in the quiet hear Your voiceI’m finding myself at a loss for words
And the funny thing is it’s okay
Sometimes, when we are in a place of waiting and trusting, we just need to be still. We need to trust in His Word. We need to put it in the God box. And, we need to rest in the arms of our Father who loves us more than we can comprehend.
Be still, and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10
DustyTakle.com 
love, love, love the words to that song.
When I finally do sit still and practice the discipline of ‘waiting’ I find the anticipation of something great is almost too exciting to contain in my little head.
love your insight into daily life.
Whoa! If you didn’t write that for anyone but me? I know you didn’t…but it ministered sooo good to my heart. I think I am going to copy this, print it down and keep it in my Bible as a reminder of how patient God is with us, how loving. Thank you Dusty! God is always using you to touch hearts!
Love!!! “Out of the mouth of babes….. God will take care of you. Rest in His Word and His Promise.”
Be still, and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10
is the Scripture that I have lived by for the past
1 1/2 years! It is ALL in the “God Box” and it sure does take the pressure off of me and helps to get to the “peace that passeth all understanding”!
Of all the things required of us, being still is the most difficult task I ever try to accomplish. With that said, no other song makes me WANT to be still like that one.
Thank you for taking time out of your day for these words. They are truly a “nugget” in my day.
God bless you and all those close to you.
Gailynn
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