When I finally found a quiet moment last night and picked up my "Streams in the Desert" devotional for the first time in a few days, it was so crazy what the day said, so I just had to share it.
January 31
He giveth quietness. (Job 34:29 KJV)
He gives quietness in the midst of the raging storm. As we sail the lake with Him, reaching deep water and far from land, suddenly, under the midnight sky, a mighty storm sweeps down. Earth and hell seem mobilized against us, and each wave threatens to overwhelm our boat. Then He rises from His sleep and rebukes the wind and the waves. He waves His hand, signaling the end of the raging tempest and the beginning of the restful calm. His voice is heard above the screaming of the wind through the ropes and rigging, and over the thrashing of the waves. "QUIET! BE STILL!" (Mark 4:39). Can you not hear it? And instantly there is a great calm. "He giveth quietness" -- and quietness even in the midst of losing our inner strength and comforts. Sometimes He removes these because we make too much of them. We are tempted to look at our joys, pleasures, passions, or our dreams, with too much self-satisfaction. Then through His gracious love He withdraws them, leading us to distinguish between them and Himself. He draws near and whispers the assurance of His presnece, bringing an infinite calm to keep our hearts and minds.
He giveth quietness.
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Crazy, huh!?
Thank you God, you are sooo good!
3 comments:
And home has never felt so good!;) I'm so happy right now, you've got me crying...again! Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, God! And Andie,you are amazing. WELCOME HOME NOAH!!! Xoxo
Oh Andie! I am so thankful, and feel so blessed to have traveled through this experience with you. Praise our Almighty God! Thank you for sharing. I know it has been hard at times. But so many have been blessed and drawn closer to God through it. Welcome Home!
Welcome home, my friend, and welcome to your new home, Baby Noah!!!
Andie, I am so blessed to know you, and respect who you are so much! You are truly an amazing person ... and a wonderful friend!!! Not to mention a Great Wife and Mommy.
I love you! You are a true blessing. I am still praying about all of the things we talked about ... I am also praising our Father in Heaven for the many blessings he has provided & will continue to provide :-)
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