There's a song that says something like "Sometimes He(God) calms the storm, saying
"Peace Be Still" He can calm anything, but sometimes He holds us close letting the wind and waves go wild. Sometimes He calms the storm, other times he calms His child"
This is SO true, and sometimes the storms are short. Sometimes they seem so long.
Some storms come because we've stirred things up (again!) & some storms come because that's life. I've learned that whether it's because we've dug the hole or life's just thrown us another obstacle in our path, God is so loving, and merciful, and gracious. As hard as it is to do, we must praise & worship through the most difficult, hopeless, darkest, most painful times in our lives. We must approach the throne room of Heaven with the most complete humility; repentance; transparency; contrition; surrending ALL of ourselves completely, holding on to absolutely nothing. The fragrance of this kind of worship is so intriguing to our Father. It's so captivating and intoxicating. He will meet us there in that secret place & in Him we will find forgiveness, mercy, undying love, deliverance, healing, restoration, rest, comfort, refuge.....
This kind of worship takes courage. Stepping out of our comfort zones, stepping out of our complacency, and into His light where everything is exposed for what it is. Having no fear because this type of worship is LIFE CHANGING worship. When we continually and daily present ourselves to Him as a living sacrifice,; uninhibited, unreserved, with total and complete humility; we can expect changes to start happening not only in our lives but within US. Our character, who we are, how we think, how we talk, how we walk....things begin to change. Why? Because that's the whole purpose.
"Tell me who your company is & I'll tell you who you are" ever heard that. Well the changes that will happen as a result to this LIFE CHANGING WORSHIP is that as you are drawing closer to the Father and entering into such intimacy with Him, you become more like Him. These changes reflect the Father's heart through you. That's Awesome!!
So if this means that some rain must fall in my life, for me to become more like my Father, and He may be reflected through me. Then I know I'm going to be OK.
So let's recap:
Worship Him with LIFE CHANGING worship
Trust in Him & the changes He's doing in you & in your life. Even though there may be pain in the offering, even though you may not understand completely now, even though it may seem like it's taking FOREVER. Uphold your attitude of praise & worship unto the Lord. Immerse yourself in His word & truth. There you will find strength, hope, and wisdom.
"Trust in the Lord with all of your heart, and lean not unto your own understanding. In ALL of your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direc
t your path" Prov. 3:5-6
Hold onto His promise & be encouraged!
His plans for us are "good and perfect". "Peace Be Still" He can calm anything, but sometimes He holds us close letting the wind and waves go wild. Sometimes He calms the storm, other times he calms His child"
This is SO true, and sometimes the storms are short. Sometimes they seem so long.
Some storms come because we've stirred things up (again!) & some storms come because that's life. I've learned that whether it's because we've dug the hole or life's just thrown us another obstacle in our path, God is so loving, and merciful, and gracious. As hard as it is to do, we must praise & worship through the most difficult, hopeless, darkest, most painful times in our lives. We must approach the throne room of Heaven with the most complete humility; repentance; transparency; contrition; surrending ALL of ourselves completely, holding on to absolutely nothing. The fragrance of this kind of worship is so intriguing to our Father. It's so captivating and intoxicating. He will meet us there in that secret place & in Him we will find forgiveness, mercy, undying love, deliverance, healing, restoration, rest, comfort, refuge.....
This kind of worship takes courage. Stepping out of our comfort zones, stepping out of our complacency, and into His light where everything is exposed for what it is. Having no fear because this type of worship is LIFE CHANGING worship. When we continually and daily present ourselves to Him as a living sacrifice,; uninhibited, unreserved, with total and complete humility; we can expect changes to start happening not only in our lives but within US. Our character, who we are, how we think, how we talk, how we walk....things begin to change. Why? Because that's the whole purpose.
"Tell me who your company is & I'll tell you who you are" ever heard that. Well the changes that will happen as a result to this LIFE CHANGING WORSHIP is that as you are drawing closer to the Father and entering into such intimacy with Him, you become more like Him. These changes reflect the Father's heart through you. That's Awesome!!
So if this means that some rain must fall in my life, for me to become more like my Father, and He may be reflected through me. Then I know I'm going to be OK.
So let's recap:
Worship Him with LIFE CHANGING worship
Trust in Him & the changes He's doing in you & in your life. Even though there may be pain in the offering, even though you may not understand completely now, even though it may seem like it's taking FOREVER. Uphold your attitude of praise & worship unto the Lord. Immerse yourself in His word & truth. There you will find strength, hope, and wisdom.
"Trust in the Lord with all of your heart, and lean not unto your own understanding. In ALL of your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direc
t your path" Prov. 3:5-6Hold onto His promise & be encouraged!
