I don’t know about you, but I’ve not only been seeing dirt devils this week, it feels like I’ve been the debris that’s been sucked up and flung back out! What a crazy whirlwind of events it’s been, and I’ve been thinking about what Jesus would be doing if he had lived in this age – what he would think about what’s happening and what he would be teaching us through it all.
This reminded me of a moment in the lives of Jesus and his disciples where Jesus spoke into the unknown and helped them understand his commitment to them despite what they would very quickly be seeing unfold in their lives. It was their last evening spent together before the world would suddenly turn upside down and they would find themselves panicking and running to save themselves out of fear and confusion. After their meal, Jesus washing their feet, predicting Judas’ betrayal and Peter’s denial, Jesus was facing his own inner turmoil….but he was also filled with compassion for his friends, knowing they were about to face the challenge of their lives, and wanted to somehow prepare their hearts to stand strong.
So I say to all of us on this 19th day of Lent….Jesus is here. Right here….let’s take a moment to still our hearts. Though we may be overwhelmed and confused, we don’t have to let it get the best of us. He’s here, so believe in his love and salvation and look at him instead of the whirlwind….he’s got us.
Love you so much,
Shellie ♥
I’m Listening
Chris McClarney
When You speak, confusion fades
Just a word and suddenly I’m not afraid
‘Cause You speak and freedom reigns
There is hope in every single word You say
I don’t wanna miss one word You speak
‘Cause everything You say is life to me
I don’t wanna miss one word You speak
Quiet my heart, I’m listening
When sorrows roar and troubles rage
You whisper peace when I don’t have the words to say
I won’t lose hope when storms won’t break
You keep Your word, oh and Your promises will keep me safe
I don’t wanna miss one word You speak
‘Cause everything You say is life to me
I don’t wanna miss one word You speak
So quiet my heart, I’m listening
Your ways are higher
You know just what I need
I trust You, Jesus
You see what I cannot see
Your ways are higher
You know just what I need
I trust You, Jesus
You see what I cannot see
Your ways are higher
You know just what I need
I trust You, Jesus
You see what I cannot see
Your ways are higher
You know just what I need
I trust You, Jesus
You see what I cannot see
I don’t wanna miss one word You speak
‘Cause everything You say is life to me
I don’t wanna miss one word You speak
So quiet my heart, I’m listening
I don’t wanna miss one word You speak
‘Cause everything You say is life to me
I don’t wanna miss one word You speak
So quiet my heart, I’m listening
I don’t wanna miss one word You speak
‘Cause everything You say is life to me
I don’t wanna miss one word You speak
So quiet my heart, I’m listening
Thanks for your faithfulness in sharing 🥰
You’re welcome, Anna – it’s truly my pleasure.
Thanks Shellie…good reminder to look at Jesus instead of the whirlwind. We all need this at this time.
Amen. =)