I just discovered a friend's blog and absolutely loved what she wrote today.... I needed to hear it! Jump over the Jen's Place and read it...
That song, "He knows my name" is one that I heard for the first time when I lived in NC. In fact, the first time I heard it, I was at Jen's house, with Barb and Sissy. Sissy started singing it while Jen was playing the piano, and the words were so simple, yet so powerfully profound:
He Knows My Name
I have a Maker
He formed my heart
Before even time began
My life was in his hands
I have a Father
He calls me His own
He'll never leave me
No matter where I go
He knows my name
He knows my every thought
He sees each tear that falls
And He hears me when I call
He formed my heart
Before even time began
My life was in his hands
I have a Father
He calls me His own
He'll never leave me
No matter where I go
He knows my name
He knows my every thought
He sees each tear that falls
And He hears me when I call
We've sang that song a time or two at our church here, but its nothing like the way First Christian sings it in NC. I love the lines: "He'll never leave me, No matter where I go." Notice it says "where I go".... no matter how far I wander or how far out of His plan I may step, He never leaves me.
Sometimes on this journey, especially this particular stage of my life, I feel so alone. God knows that, and lately he's been bringing to mind precious scripture that reminds me of His presence and peace:
"The LORD is the one who is going ahead of you. He will be with you. He won't abandon you or leave you. So don't be afraid or terrified." Deut. 3:18
"For God did not give us a spirit of timidity but one of power, love, and self-discipline." 2 Tim 1:7
I've been finding myself afraid of taking the next step.... whatever that is. I am chickening out on things before I even start them! How silly is that? On those days, I am reminded that God's timing, God's plan is perfect.
