I heard of an author, Sarah Young, who went on a quest to discover what it meant to enter into a place few dared to tread and even fewer dare to live. The place - the Presence of God. Out of her quest she decided she would write. She would write of her tales on living in the Presence. Her books have shaped thousands - maybe more. Why? She discovered the secret of living in a place that was deeply personal and so intoxicating it left spiritual taste buds longing for more.
This morning, I know of what Sarah Young speaks. I came to the table (literally) a little hungry for something deeply personal. Randomly I was directed to read Matthew 7:7 that tells the reader to keep on asking because you will receive what you ask for, keep on seeking because you will find, and to keep on knocking and the door will be opened to you.
If I'm honest, I've read this over and over again too many times to count. It has spoken to my spirit on some levels. However, this morning, these words were a cool washcloth on my fevered forehead (so-to-speak). You see, I've been asking for something for a long time. So long that I often have wondered if God is big enough to answer or good enough to care. I know - deep down - that those are lies - but they have crept in. The creeping tells me my focus has dimmed and my patience is tired. Yet, on a lazy Tuesday morning, I experienced the Presence of the One who loves me and knows me - and the lies that try to creep in to distract me from truth - and I have been refreshed, reborn, rewired anew in courage and Spirit. I know the Keeper of Truth. Today He and I spent time at my table.
And - lest you think my asking is for the trivial (not that I care but just had to address the obvious) - the asking has been for a miracle that WHEN granted can only be credited to a Mighty Savior and Wonder-working God. I'm continuing to ask for the too-high-to-reach for - because that's the way of this Father of mine. He's good. The unreachable is everyday for him.
Asking again,
Christina
This morning, I know of what Sarah Young speaks. I came to the table (literally) a little hungry for something deeply personal. Randomly I was directed to read Matthew 7:7 that tells the reader to keep on asking because you will receive what you ask for, keep on seeking because you will find, and to keep on knocking and the door will be opened to you.
If I'm honest, I've read this over and over again too many times to count. It has spoken to my spirit on some levels. However, this morning, these words were a cool washcloth on my fevered forehead (so-to-speak). You see, I've been asking for something for a long time. So long that I often have wondered if God is big enough to answer or good enough to care. I know - deep down - that those are lies - but they have crept in. The creeping tells me my focus has dimmed and my patience is tired. Yet, on a lazy Tuesday morning, I experienced the Presence of the One who loves me and knows me - and the lies that try to creep in to distract me from truth - and I have been refreshed, reborn, rewired anew in courage and Spirit. I know the Keeper of Truth. Today He and I spent time at my table.
And - lest you think my asking is for the trivial (not that I care but just had to address the obvious) - the asking has been for a miracle that WHEN granted can only be credited to a Mighty Savior and Wonder-working God. I'm continuing to ask for the too-high-to-reach for - because that's the way of this Father of mine. He's good. The unreachable is everyday for him.
Asking again,
Christina
