From Hearts In Heaven.... The inspiration for today’s devotion comes from two sources. The first is Psalm 32:6-7, which reads: “Therefore let everyone who is godly pray to you while you may be found; surely when the mighty waters rise, they will not reach him. You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.” Picture for a moment the godly person referred to in this psalm when the mighty waters rise but don’t reach him. What does your picture look like? Is it literal? Do you picture someone being carried or lifted just high enough above the raging waters that he or she stays dry? In your image, pay attention to the contrast between the mighty waters rising and the position of being untouchable. In my mind, the contrast involves total distress and chaos on the one hand, with peace, security, and trust on the other hand. The psalmist refers to God as his hiding place. I love this image. If I have a secure place to hide, why should I fear the rising waters? The second source of inspiration comes from a song that captured my attitude and attention during one of my losses. It’s appropriately titled, “Let the Waters Rise” by Mikeschair. As you read the lyrics, remember your early moments of loss when you may have felt that the waters were rising too quickly around you. Then, imagine yourself in the hiding place that’s described in the psalm above. Imagine yourself being held securely in your Father’s hands. As I look back on my own experience, I know that I was being held in this way. It was God’s protection that empowered me to say, “OK, Lord. If this is your will, let the waters rise.” Check out the words: Don’t know where to begin Its like my world’s caving in And I try but I can’t control my fear Where do I go from here? Sometimes it’s so hard to pray When You feel so far away But I am willing to go Where you want me to God, I trust You There’s a raging sea Right in front of me Wants to pull me in Bring me to my knees So let the waters rise If You want them to I will follow You I will follow You I will follow You I will swim in the deep ‘Cuz You’ll be next to me You’re in the eye of the storm And the calm of the sea You’ll never out of reach God, You know where I’ve been You were there with me then You were faithful before You’ll be faithful again I’m holding Your hand There’s a raging sea Right in front of me Wants to pull me in Bring me to my knees So let the waters rise If You want them to I will follow You I will follow You I will follow You God Your love is enough You will pull me through I’m holding onto You God Your love is enough I will follow You I will follow You Ohhh There’s a raging sea Right in front of me Wants to pull me in Bring me to my knees So let the waters rise If You want them to I will follow You I will follow You I will follow You Here’s a link to the actual song if you’d like to listen to it: youtube/watch?v=KIkQ7YVys_A Prayer Dear Lord, let the waters rise if you want them to. I know I’m safe in your hands! Should disaster, danger, or loss threaten me, remind that my life is yours. I will follow you! Amen.
Posted on: Thu, 09 Oct 2014 12:42:28 +0000
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