I love reading the book of Psalms. There are so many different types of psalms, good for when you feel sad, or depressed, or need to hear God’s voice. And then there are those that are so musical and poetic, and speak of the praise we give to God.
I love to make joyful noises, to sing, hum, clap, even move and dance along with the music. There are days when I can feel it in my soul, deep down in side. Then there are days where I cannot feel anything. But, just as it has my entire life, the music, the poetry of it all will start in that deep place, and before I know it, I can feel God’s joy coming through.
During this season, I want everyone to experience this joy. Some will, some won’t.
It has been a long 2 years, almost 2. This coming March it will be 2. I miss a lot of things, and I miss a lot of people. I have a new grandson, have had friends pass away, not from this pandemic, but from other issues. I cannot see any of them. I cannot go to meet the new little one, or say goodbye to the old friends.
But, what I have done, and might not have done this before, is that I have, for the 1st time in my life, I am reading the bible cover to cover. It has been like rediscovering stories that I heard from childhood, and finding new stories as well. I have also written more on here. Not as much as I would have liked to do, but I did find writing a good way to get feelings out and finding the words to express myself.
I do not think I would have done all this without being “locked down”. But God has shown me what I can do if I only follow His words: “be still, and know that I am God”. (Psalm 46:10)
So I have learned how to better be still, let Him take over and trust Him to lead me and my family in the direction He wants us to go, and knowing that I am responsible for me, not anyone else. I can only pray for all others, giving my cares to my Abba, and letting Him hold us all in His hands.
So everyone have a wonderful and blessed Christmas season, and remember He is the reason.
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