The last couple of months have been quite difficult for me (Stephanie). The Lord has been stripping away at areas of sin and selfishness. He has been showing me more and more of Himself as I am in a place with no distractions. Here things are so simple. There is no running, no "stuff" to hide behind, no busy-ness. I have been so very lonely despite having wonderful family here with me. The LORD is graciously showing me how I have relied on people and not on HIM and HIM ALONE. The lesson has been painfully slow but I am thankful for the fruit I see coming from it. Last week we were driving back to Livingstone from the bush. We saw this storm brewing and moving closer. As it did I spotted the rainbow. I watched this rainbow, then double rainbow, as the storm got closer. As the storm clouds moved in, the rainbow got brighter! Then as the storm clouds over took the rainbow you could see it at the bottom a
nd top of the storm clouds, and at times even see part of it through the clouds! I kept saying to my family, "Look at that! Isn't that amazing!". But I don't think they were as fascinated as I was! In those moments, I felt as if the Lord was saying to me, "all of my promises are true! Whether you feel them or not. I WILL be with you, I will NEVER forsake you, I WILL complete the work I have begun in you & when storm clouds gather I will carry you through & my promises will shine brighter than the storm,". I needed that reminder!We have been singing a song around our house a lot lately. Here are the words- I pray they will be an encouragement to you as they have been to us-
I have a shelter in the storm
When troubles pour upon me
Though fears are rising like a flood
My soul can rest securely
O Jesus, I will hide in You
My place of peace and solace
No trial is deeper than Your love That comforts all my sorrowsI have a shelter in the storm
When all my sins accuse me
Though justice charges me with guilt
Your grace will not refuse me
O Jesus, I will hide in You
Who bore my condemnation
I find my refuge in Your wounds For there I find salvationI have a shelter in the storm
When constant winds would break me
For in my weakness, I have learned Your strength will not forsake me
O Jesus, I will hide in You
The One who bears my burdens
With faithful hands that cannot fail
You’ll bring me home to heaven
4 comments:
Thanks for the good word.
Mason
Those pictures are beautiful, Stephanie :)
who sings the song? love it.
Dear Stephanie,
I am Tracy's friend. I have been dealing with the same lesson from God so I can understand how you feel. That word busyness has croped up alot in the last 7 months. May God lead your steps and thoughts and bless you abundantly.
Thea- your sister in Christ
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