In His Presence


By Marcia K. Leaser

March 8, 2006

 

 

"Know that the Lord has set apart the godly for Himself; the Lord will hear when I call to Him." Psalm 4:3, NIV

 

 

In His Presence

 

            Frightened... I ran to the only one I knew could be trusted.  Wounded and weary from living - from trying and failing more times then I cared to count, I instinctively drew nearer, sharing all.

            In His presence there was no condemnation, no guilt or shame for what had been.  There was no past, no future... only now.  There was just He and I and where we stood with each other. 

            I felt invisible; like I was nothing at all - and yet so very important.  To know I was loved, was all that mattered.

            I had so much to say... to explain.  Oh, I knew He knew all, but still I needed to unburden my soul for MY sake. 

            Feeling so small... yet big, so weak... yet strong.  I stumbled boldly up to Him - and in a voice that somehow trembled with confidence, I whispered loudly.  "Lord, I need to talk to You."

            And there, in His presence, with His love surrounding me.  I knew... He would listen.

 

A prayer

I thank You, Father for Your love, which allows me to be myself, even when I am unsure of who that is.  Thank You for welcoming me into Your presence, and listening with an ear that not only hears, but understands.

 

Thought for the day

No matter what we have to share our Lord is there.

 

 



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