breaking the hush

You know, God doesn’t have to show His love for us more than He already has by sending His Son, but He chooses to continually pour His love on us in ways that we can grasp. There’s another Harvesters song that has been running through my head for almost two weeks…

“Didn’t I wake you up this morning, clothed in your right mind?
And when you walked upon a problem, didn’t I step right in on time?
When you were weak along life’s journey, my angels covered you, so you would know just how much I loved you.
Didn’t I put food on your table? And I showed up when the bills were due.
When those pains were wracking your body, didn’t I send healing down to you?
When you were lost in sin and sorrow, I died to set you free, so you would know just how much I love you.”

It seems like such a simple message, something we shouldn’t forget—God’s love. Yet, every time this song was sung, there was such an incredible response. I believe it could have been due to the anointing because of the deeply personal relationship the soloist had with the Lord and it showed, but I really believe that these people, us, just needed a little reminder. Because you know God doesn’t HAVE to show His love but why wouldn’t He? And when we are having our stupid human moments, sometimes we just don’t always think of those things He has done or even give credit where credit is due. So when we walk upon another problem, we should glean on the previous and see what God did and understand that there is a pattern with God and to trust that.

When I first went to county almost two years ago, I began to write down everything the Lord had done for me – this was an impossible task but it opened my eyes to see that He was not through with me. In fact, when I think of what He’s done even since that task, it is so overwhelming that I tear up. Then I am reminded of His promises for my future and I realize there is a pattern. All my past cares, concerns, and struggles have been taken care of with His perfect sovereignty and why should the pattern change now?

***Angie—I have thought about you and your family a lot and am praying for you—how could I not with your voice running through my head for several days now! I miss you and hope all is well!

***To the young lady who I have shared so many great memories with—who was there in good and bad times and who has always shown unconditional love to me. As you read this blog, remember God’s love for you and His promises for your future! Happy Birthday Rebecca Lilley!! I love and miss you!!!