The Next Chapter
"The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you;
in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing." Zephaniah 3:17
I saw this verse in a devotional today, and I admit it is not a book of the bible I know at all. And I thumbed through my bible a few times before I resorted to the table of contents.... The whole book is 3 verses and less than 3 pages... I read it and re-read it. I again realize the importance of reading the whole verse when directed to scripture through a devotional. It is hard to get the full impact of a bible verse without reading the before and after. Today Merry was home from school sick, and I had to leave her while I worked. I had a neighbor check on her a few times, and she and I were texting most of the day. But I was comforted in the knowledge she was not all alone. Once I got home, and continued with our day, and it became bedtime, she had a major meltdown, screaming at the top of her lungs! I went right in, and at first I got caught up, and yelled back, but then God intervened and I said a prayer, and just hugged her. I hugged and hugged and hugged while she squirmed. I let go when she calmed down. I asked her to stay calm while I said goodnight to Jack and I would be back. When I went back in, I asked what it was that set her off. I told her if she needs a hug or attention to ask for it. I promise to try and give her what she needs. Matthew 11:28 reminds us that Jesus is here for us, "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." This was my verse the other day....... how soon we forget. I am grateful for this opportunity to write and share my walk, I am blessed with my circle of friends and family.
Even If - Kutless
Sometimes all we have to hold on to
Is what we know is true of who You are
So when the heartache hits like a hurricane
That could never change who You are
And we trust in who You are
Even if the healing doesn't come
And life falls apart
And dreams are still undone
You are God You are good
Forever faithful One
Even if the healing
Even if the healing doesn't come
Lord we know Your ways are not our ways
So we set our faith in who You are
Even though You reign high above us
You tenderly love us
We know Your heart
And we rest in who You are
Even if the healing doesn't come
And life falls apart
And dreams are still undone
You are God You are good
Forever faithful One
Even if the healing
Even if the healing doesn't come
You’re still the Great and Mighty One
We trust You always
You’re working all things for our good
We’ll sing your praise
Even if the healing doesn't come
And life falls apart
And dreams are still undone
You are God You are good
Forever faithful One
Even if the healing
Even if the healing doesn't come
You are God and we will bless You
As the Good and Faithful One
You are God and we will bless You
Even if the healing doesn't come
Even if the healing doesn't come
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