There
is a grouping of tree limbs across the street from my living room recliner,
which is shaped like a ballerina, suspended in air in the light and graceful Ballon
Pose. It is only visible in the winter, when the landscape looks like the
valley of dry bones. This beautiful alignment of branches blesses my soul
through the long winter months.
God
is so good. He constantly spoils His children in ways that bless us
individually. We simply need to let Him care for us, and then be aware of His "hugs"
in every aspect of our life (Exodus 14:14). Our soul longs for our God, and
waits on Him, because He is our only true salvation (Psalm 62:1).
God
cares about the health of our soul as much as He is interested in the salvation
of our spirit - which is dead in sin until we repent and trust only in Him (Ephesians
2:1; Romans 6:11). We actually prosper in body and spirit to the degree that
our soul prospers (3 John 1:2).
The
soul of a content, authentic Believer is like a weaned child on its mother's
lap (Psalm 131:2). This is the perfect picture of rest. This Biblical reference
of a mother is a symbol of nurture and protection. We have no cause for
concern; therefore, we have no need to strive to control life (Psalm 131:1).
We
have this same euphoric feeling in the arms of our loving Father God. We rest
in His wisdom, as well as in His love for us, trusting Him with our whole heart
(Psalm 131:3). As we walk in the Spirit, we learn to be satisfied with God's
provision, and we no longer strive to provide for our own needs (Philippians
4:12).
The
Lord is our Shepherd, and He causes our cup of blessings to overflow (Psalm
23). We have need of nothing. He supplies all of our needs according to His
glorious riches from the moment of our submission to Him to the moment He takes
us home to Heaven to live with Him for eternity (Philippians 4:19).
Prayer:
Father
God, all of our days are in Your capable hands, and You bring peace to our
troubled soul (Psalm 31:15). You are our refuge and our strength, and You are
always available to help us in any time of trouble. We have no need to worry
about our life, or to fear any future calamity, because of Your vigilant eye
watching over us (Psalm 46:1-3). You even restore our soul when life
discourages us (Psalm 23:3).
Your
love refreshes us like the river, which will flow from Your throne in New
Jerusalem. This majestic river makes everyone in Your city rejoice (Psalm 46:4;
Revelation 22:1-2). You are always with us, and in us - our fortress in times
of trouble (Psalm 46:5-7). Daily, we are quiet and still before Your presence
in us, and we acknowledge that You are our God. We exalt You and give You all
of the praise and glory due to Your holy name (Psalm 46:10-11).
Thought
for the Day:
With
God within us, no one can stand against us; He is our source of joy, peace and
hope in this troubled world in which we live; we find our rest in Him, and He is
our hiding place.
-
Romans 8:31; Psalm 32:7
