Why is this simple request, to be still, so difficult? Why do I get so hung up in the chaos of life that I don't readily accept this gift from the Giver?
I strive, I stress, and when life becomes seemingly out of control my first response should be to
still...
But do I?
I have good intentions, I tell myself, after I have cried and whined and stomped my feet, "not fair"!
And so He gently calms me with a whisper through my tears...
"Someone else needs to be here", He tells my heart.
"Oh, I say...this isn't about me? What if I'm not ready yet? I love my house, I plead!
A new chapter, He says...put the big girl panties on and let's do this!
So, through tears, with pen in hand, I write her a blessing. I will leave it in the kitchen cupboard to find as she removes dishes from the boxes and puts them away. This is what the Lord put on my heart for the one whom He has chosen to live in the Cozy Cottage...
August 12, 2014
Welcome to your new home!
I hope you will love it as much as I have.
It is bittersweet for me, but it is time for me to begin a new chapter in my life,
and you as well.
I know not your name or your face, but I hope you find it comforting to know
you are here by Divine appointment, you see,
I have been praying for you~that God would lead you right here~
to a safe haven of rest and peace.
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, plans to prosper you,
and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Jeremiah 29:13
Five years ago, I was a hurting, broken, and lost soul in need of great healing.
This home has been God's gift of provision, protection, and comfort.
Over the years, it has been covered in prayer by many and has been such
a blessing to me.
When the Lord put it on my heart, that it was time to move, I'll be honest,
I dug my heels in right tight. But He wouldn't relent.
Finally, today, with compassion in His voice, just flat out told me,
"Someone else needs to be here more than you,"
That is when, and why, I began praying for you.
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to Him and He will make your paths straight."
Proberbs 3:5-6
As much as I don't want to leave this cozy cottage, I must be obedient.
I pray I have prepared it well for you, and that you will, in time, find healing
and peace,
not just here in your new home, but deep in your heart with your Saviour Jesus.
I pray you know Him, and if not,
it is my prayer He will make Himself known to you very soon.
I am leaving a gift for you on the wall in the dining room.
Find great strength and confidence in the verse as I have.
You are not alone,
hope is not lost.
Held by Him,
Laurie
Lord, thank You in advance for the doors you will open and close that will lead me to where you would bave me begin this new chapter in my life. Amen.
still...
But do I?
I have good intentions, I tell myself, after I have cried and whined and stomped my feet, "not fair"!
And so He gently calms me with a whisper through my tears...
"Someone else needs to be here", He tells my heart.
"Oh, I say...this isn't about me? What if I'm not ready yet? I love my house, I plead!
A new chapter, He says...put the big girl panties on and let's do this!
So, through tears, with pen in hand, I write her a blessing. I will leave it in the kitchen cupboard to find as she removes dishes from the boxes and puts them away. This is what the Lord put on my heart for the one whom He has chosen to live in the Cozy Cottage...
August 12, 2014
Welcome to your new home!
I hope you will love it as much as I have.
It is bittersweet for me, but it is time for me to begin a new chapter in my life,
and you as well.
I know not your name or your face, but I hope you find it comforting to know
you are here by Divine appointment, you see,
I have been praying for you~that God would lead you right here~
to a safe haven of rest and peace.
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, plans to prosper you,
and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Jeremiah 29:13
Five years ago, I was a hurting, broken, and lost soul in need of great healing.
This home has been God's gift of provision, protection, and comfort.
Over the years, it has been covered in prayer by many and has been such
a blessing to me.
When the Lord put it on my heart, that it was time to move, I'll be honest,
I dug my heels in right tight. But He wouldn't relent.
Finally, today, with compassion in His voice, just flat out told me,
"Someone else needs to be here more than you,"
That is when, and why, I began praying for you.
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to Him and He will make your paths straight."
Proberbs 3:5-6
As much as I don't want to leave this cozy cottage, I must be obedient.
I pray I have prepared it well for you, and that you will, in time, find healing
and peace,
not just here in your new home, but deep in your heart with your Saviour Jesus.
I pray you know Him, and if not,
it is my prayer He will make Himself known to you very soon.
I am leaving a gift for you on the wall in the dining room.
Find great strength and confidence in the verse as I have.
You are not alone,
hope is not lost.
Held by Him,
Laurie
Lord, thank You in advance for the doors you will open and close that will lead me to where you would bave me begin this new chapter in my life. Amen.
