When my children were small, if they were out of sorts, I would hold them tightly in my arms while I rocked them and sang softly over them. My singing was not to entertain them and I have no talent for it (Zach reminds me of this even today). My singing was intended to comfort to them. It was my way of soothing them when they couldnt soothe themselves. It was to calm them and redirect their attention. I took delight in doing so. It would distract them and their anger or pain would subside. My love would take over and they would relax in my arms. I could feel them releasing the anxiety. It was such an intimate moment. I cherished them God does the same for us. Look at the verse below. The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.” Zephaniah 3:17 Just like I knew rebuking my kids for a nightmare wouldnt ease their fears, He knows rebuking us doesnt eliminate our fears or take away our pain either. So He pulls us close. Holds us securely while we try to wriggle away. And then He sings. Softly and gently He sings over us. I can feel His breath on the top of my head as He sings to quiet me. I feel His arms around me begin to relax as my breathing slows. Instead of reminding me where Ive failed, He points me to restoration. My fears subside and my quickened pulse slows to normal. Im no longer afraid. Im fixed on a His voice. And healing comes. Grace beyond all words blows all fears away. Peace replaces panic. I am safe. You are too.
Posted on: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 10:39:53 +0000
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