Do you ever have those days when you just need an extra time with the Lord? Those times when all of your circumstances just begin to overwhelm your soul- when your heart is craving an intimate connection with the Savior? That’s how today’s been for me. Ive been running on short prayers and long days, rushed time with my King and long hours with difficult people. So, between studying for finals, I pulled out my Bible for some precious time with my God.
I camped out in Psalm 136:
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good.
His love endures forever.
Give thanks to the God of gods.
His love endures forever.
Give thanks to the Lord of lords:
His love endures forever.
to him who alone does great wonders,
His love endures forever.
who by his understanding made the heavens,
His love endures forever.
who spread out the earth upon the waters,
His love endures forever.
who made the great lights—
His love endures forever.
the sun to govern the day,
His love endures forever.
the moon and stars to govern the night;
His love endures forever.
to him who struck down the firstborn of Egypt
His love endures forever.
and brought Israel out from among them
His love endures forever.
with a mighty hand and outstretched arm;
His love endures forever.
to him who divided the Red Sea asunder
His love endures forever.
and brought Israel through the midst of it,
His love endures forever.
but swept Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea;
His love endures forever.
to him who led his people through the wilderness;
His love endures forever.
to him who struck down great kings,
His love endures forever.
and killed mighty kings—
His love endures forever.
Sihon king of the Amorites
His love endures forever.
and Og king of Bashan—
His love endures forever.
and gave their land as an inheritance,
His love endures forever.
an inheritance to his servant Israel.
His love endures forever.
He remembered us in our low estate
His love endures forever.
and freed us from our enemies.
His love endures forever.
He gives food to every creature.
His love endures forever.
Give thanks to the God of heaven.
His love endures forever.
As I read through the passage, I could almost tangibly feel my soul being soothed by the Words about my Creator. The very same God Who created World, Who parted the Red Sea and drowned the Egyptians, looks upon ME! He saw ME in my sin. He saw my heart that was against Him and because of His great love that endures forever, He freed me from that sin. He provides for me and He loves me.
In a world that’s constantly moving and changing, it’s hard for our human minds to comprehend a God that doesn’t change. But that is indeed the God we serve. The God that the Psalmist was praising, is the exact same God who is holding my heart in His hands. The God who comforted the early Christians is the same God who is providing rest for my soul.
Perhaps you’re where I’m at. Rushing around, squeezing time for God in where you can, but your soul is longing for more. Im reminded of Jesus’ words in Matthew 11:28-29 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” We are invited to find our rest in Him. We don’t have to do this crazy thing called life all on our own. If your soul is thirsty and aching for refreshment, run to the Savior, the Giver of life and Lover of your soul.
-Christy
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