Monday, June 11, 2012

Jesus, I Am Resting

Difficulties come at unexpected times. They can cause us to fall apart, or to fall on our knees. When my husband was injured in September, my mind went to the words of the song "Jesus I am Resting." The beautiful words of the song went through my mind many times.

Jesus, I am resting, resting, in the joy of what Thou art;
I am finding out the greatness of Thy loving heart.
Thou hast bid me gaze upon Thee, and Thy beauty fills my soul,
For by Thy transforming power Thou has made me whole.

Simply trusting Thee, Lord Jesus, I behold Thee as Thou art,
And Thy love, so pure, so changeless, satisfies my heart--
Satisfies its deepest longings, meets, supplies its every need,
Compasseth me round with blessings: Thine is love indeed!

Ever lift Thy face upon me as I work and wait for Thee;
Resting 'neath Thy smile, Lord Jesus, earth's dark shadows flee.
Brightness of my Father's glory, Sunshine of my Father's face,
Keep me ever trusting, resting, fill me with Thy grace.

Refrain:
Jesus, I am resting, resting, in the joy of what Thou art;
I am finding out the greatness of Thy loving heart.

As my husband recovered I rested in knowing who God is. He is good all the time. He is always with me. He sees. He knows. He understands. He loves me and is full of grace and mercy.

Those days were difficult. But, I got through those days resting in knowing who God is and that He was always with me. When you go through deep trials, I hope that you find rest in God alone through those difficult days.

~Deb Riddell
Closet Manager

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