Sometimes, during times of great uncertainty and stress, I have found myself unable to pray--my words just seemed to be inadequate for the circumstances. Instead, the words of songs such as "Kyrie Elieson/I Call to You" (Jeff Johnson) and other songs became my prayers----prayer songs.
Such was the case when my son was in a dangerous place not so long ago
and, despite a few times of great fear, I was quite aware of God's peace and those prayers being answered.
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Now as our family faces this new and frightening situation (exposure to asbestos), I find myself praying for what seems to be hours at a time and my prayers have changed. No longer are they prayer songs, but now they are prayers lifted directly from the the Bible; verses which keep flowing into my mind with little to no effort on my part, mixed with a few of my own heart's cries. As was the case above, these are being added to by the prayers of believing friends and family.
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Already God has answered some of these pleas for help and guidance, but the fight is-at this point-a daily one and I have times when I find myself literally shaking with fear and unable to eat or sleep well. Sometimes peace is no longer a given and I feel totally dependant on God for it.
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And though I would never have chosen to be in this situation, I am very conscious that God seems to be using it to build my faith, trust and dependance on Him.
God is good---ALL the time.
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"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28 KJV
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"Not by might, nor by power, but by My spirit, saith the Lord of hosts." Zechariah 4:6 KJV
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"'For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. 'They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me in earnest, you will find me when you seek Me." Jeremiah 29:11-13 NLT (© 2003 Ilumina Software, Tyndale House Publishers)
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Blessings,
Aimee
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Photo taken in the Columbia River Gorge area years ago in winter.
2 comments:
"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden... "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." (Matthew 25: 28-30)
L.
Thank you very much for that encouragement (and for the prayers also)! You know, I think this is one of the few verses that did not come to mind and is perfect for the situation we are going through:)
Blessings,
Aimee
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