Without you,
Jesus, I would have no joy in the sunset.
Without you, I would find no happiness in in any possessions; No latest item of fashion or
car or house would fill me.
Without you,
my soul would be a vacuum, craving and feeding - craving and feeding, but never feeling full.
It is
because You are my God that I take pleasure in this life.
It is
because this world is NOT my final home and is not my true dwelling place, that I
can take joy in living here on earth.
It is
because I know the Creator of the sun and the waves and the sand, that I can
delight in a love for the ocean.
It is
because I know You!!!
Lord, when I
don’t feel you near me, when I lose sight of who I am in You, not even my
favorite things satisfy me. When I have
forgotten my understanding of what You have given me, now and eternally, my
heart hardens and life becomes dull.
But Lord! Oh
Lord! When you give me the sweetness of
Your presence no circumstances around me matter! I could delight in your presence in the midst
of construction, at the edge of the waves, or in the front seat of my car. Nothing is sweet than those glimpses of
eternity, nothing is sweet than knowing You!
It is
knowing You that brings me joy during my times of prosperity. When my troubles lesson and when provision is
generous, I glory in the pleasures You allow me because they are gifts from You. A dinner out
with my husband, a new dress, a fresh bouquet of flowers on the table – these are
all expressions of my love for You – of who I have been made to be – an unique expression
of Your image.
It is
knowing You that brings me hope in more uncertain times. It is understanding that I have been created
in Your image, that You have called me as Your child, and that I have an
inheritance as a daughter of God Most High that brings me purpose. It is knowing this to be my destiny that
allows me to submit in leaner times and to still delight in Your presence.
Lord Jesus,
God Most High! Worthy are You and all
Your works! In every season of my life,
may my lips always utter praise!
Yes,
Lord. Yes, Lord! In Your presence there is truly fullness of JOY.
So wonderful to be inspired by your writing today! Beautiful, Heidi!
ReplyDeleteI know you wrote this a while ago, but I've spent the last half hour reading your blogs and seeing how powerful they are. The Lord loves you and Adam deeply and it's a joy to know that He has placed such appreciation for His gifts and provision in your heart. Nice entry Heidi! For the glory of God!
ReplyDeleteAlex - this is so encouraging! Thank you!!
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