sand in little hands
fingers gripping tightly
a nylon string
in his hands
treasure from ocean deep
sand covered legs
grin covered face
"Come to Me all of you who are weary
and carry heavy burdens
and I will give you rest"
Matthew 11:28
He is speaking
through the simple
yet exquisite gifts
of everyday life
He is speaking to my heart
through song
through word
through His precious touch
He speaks ~ I listen
most of the time
lately I have either not listened
or listened without obeying
(which technically is not listening)
that would be hearing ~
not listening
so much going on around me
life seems to swirl
spin
rapidly
I know where my hope is found
I know His strength is perfect
when my strength is gone
I know He calls me to come
to Him for rest ~
and I do come
but do I leave my burdens with Him?
usually I do
(at least for a time)
lately I must admit I have not even
COME FOR THE REST
I have ignored what my body is saying
(technically screaming by now)
I have pushed aside the cries
of my spirit
I HAVE NOT TAKEN TIME
TO BE STILL
TO LISTEN FOR HIS
WHISPER
TO SPEND TIME UNINTERRUPTED
WITH HIM
yet His grace pours down like the rain
His mercy floods over me
in endless supply
gifts fall from His hand
as countless as
grains of sand
rainbows stretch in color vibrant
ocean waves crash unceasingly
wind caresses with warmth
sun wraps like a blanket
little arms hug my legs
grown arms once little
give love and support
arms frail and weak and broken
are there to gently touch
all this in spite of who I am
what I do
where I go
all this because
He loves me
thank you, Jesus
Your words are such a blessing, such a reminder that even though God seems far sometimes, He's as close as your words.
ReplyDeleteMany times I've struggled with "where are You" questions....at times I still do. But I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that He is as close as my heartbeat. Bless you!
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