I have stood in Despair's closet, staring into the precipice of Doubt. I have cried for His affection. Before I could measure the affliction of my own heart, He swooped me up, placing kisses on my cheek.
My King, my Maker, my Daddy.
He hears the pad-pad of my foot steps, crossing Night's cold floor. In the darkness of my own delusions, I trace my hand on the curve of the wall, each step careful. I don't want to trip, or stumble in blindness. I have to make it to my Father's room in time...
...before the nightmares catch up.
He is the Night Light ever burning.
The One Quietude that envelopes me like a soft blanket, lulling me back to sleep.
Yawning hushful praises, I remember that I was never alone in the first place.
(Lamentations 2:19a).
“Arise, cry out in the night, as the watches of the night begin; pour out your heart like water in the presence of the Lord”
(Lamentations 2:19a).
“Arise, cry out in the night, as the watches of the night begin; pour out your heart like water in the presence of the Lord”
beautiful!
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ReplyDeleteThank you. <3
ReplyDeleteThis could have been me every day as a young child... running away from nightmares to my "Father's" arms.
ReplyDeleteGod is mighty to save... always :)
Blessings to you this marvelous new 2012!
He is mighty to save...every single time.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you too, friend. :)
hi Layla,
ReplyDeletei enjoy your comments at Craig's all the time. you are such a joyful presence there, and it wouldn't be the same without you! you have been such a good friend to Craig, and i am elated to see you join my blog! thanks for that. you are more than welcome to visit and comment whenever you like.
i enjoyed this post...such a hushed reminder, whispering in my ear of God's love for me...how i can come to Him as a child. thanks for that too.
blessings in His grace,
Nacole
http://sixinthehickorysticks.blogspot.com/2012/01/cultivating-time-with-father-31-days-to.html
Nacole, I meant to reply sooner...sooo sorry! I was/am very touched by your kind words. I actually feel the same way about you! (Tis the reason why I joined your blog.) ;) Your name is lovely too!
ReplyDeleteI am glad you enjoyed this post. This blog is like my little diary. I sometimes write things that I assume only my Father will understand, then someone (like you) comes along and gets what I tried to put into words. That makes me smile...literally. These posts, like my life, are random. They are often a reflection of what I am going through. Sometimes they are just thoughts, journaled. I would be honored to have you stop by anytime.
If you are curious about the goings on in my household, here is my second blog: www.flattiredhomeschool.blogspot.com
God bless you!
Layla