Even In The Overwhelming

I do not occupy myself

with things too great and

   marvelous for me.

But I have calmed

   and quieted my soul,

like a weaned child

          with its mother,

like a weaned child

   is my soul within me.

              Psalm 131. 1-2

(It is in the overwhelming

       of every kind and flavor

that we realize

         our utter need for God.

We are not in change

                     or control.

      But He is.

God sings His Presence over us.

God does not just say,

          "Now settle down!"

He comes to us, calms us,

  strengthens us with

              His strength,

and says,

   "Do not fear.  I am with you."

           Even in this hard place.

We are not alone after all,

                but deeply loved.

This scary situation

    is not the end of the story,

but an integral thread

           of His redeeming.)

O LORD,

Even the older we get,

   we are scared little kids.

We need You.

Thank You that 

   You are a loving Father.

Thank You that

    You walk with us

    in the ordinary

          and the impossible.

We know not what to do,

   but we can come to You.

When we abide in You,

   nothing can remain the same.

Because we know You

       and trust You,

we do not just see

  our circumstances differently.

We respond differently,

  because we confide in You.

You are our comfort.

You are our strength.

You wait for us

            with open arms.

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