God's Hand is not too short to lend,
His ear not too dull to hear,
But ... it's about your sin.
If there is any breech, the problem is me, my heart.
If we do not see His Hand,
If we do not hear His Word,
If we do not experience His Life,
it's not because of God's Heart to help and hear and rescue and redeem.
One commentary says it this way:
"See here sin in true colors, exceedingly sinful;
see here sin in its consequences, exceedingly hurtful,
separating from God, not only from good but to evil." M. Henry
If there is no joy, no peace, this day, just distance,
it means I have moved.
COME BOLDLY: Timeless Prayers
Dear Father, this is such a Beautiful Image of your reaching down, stooping, offering your hand, bending your ear to my living room. May I see this today? May I stop the demandingness of my own heart for a break. May I leave this thing I deal with on your lap? Like Hezekiah did. Like Isaiah. In quietness and confidence, may our rest and repentance be in You not solutions. Isaiah 30:15
PHOTO: A flock of birds skim the waters of Corona del Mar. Thinking about Isaiah 55:1 - My God's Arm is not too short. He bends toward me this day.
Dear Mary Lou, Praying for you this morning as you undergo your heart surgery--that all goes smoothly, that God guides the hands of the surgeon and grants wisdom to the team attending you. I pray for your peace throughout, complete and speedy healing, and comfort throughout! Love and hugs to you, dear friend, Annette
ReplyDeleteOh Mary Lou, God's Arm was not too short for you today. What a beautiful report that God showed up. The Great Physician. Oh Father, You have been so real to us this day. Heal Mary Lou way down deep. I love how this woman honors Your work, Your name. So grateful for a very good report on Mary Lou.
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