We’re in the Swiss Alps now, staying at some friends’ chalet for this leg of our sabbatical. Pretty incredible.
Yesterday at church we sang “Thy praise shall never, never fail throughout eternity!” and it was easy and heart-felt because we could see God’s beauty and evidence of His faithful presence all around us.
But this morning we can’t see anything to praise God for. We’re not likely to sing with as much gusto.
Jeremiah was a guy in a cloud if there ever was one! He was honest with God about that, but then he wrote, “Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope; because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”(Lamentations 3)
The mountains we can’t see this morning are steadfast, immoveable, and there. So is God. I need the reminder that many others like Jeremiah through the ages have been in the clouds and have still trusted the God who is there.
Matthew Henry wrote, “God is sometimes a God who hides Himself but never a God who absents Himself… sometimes in the dark, but never at a distance.
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I have been reading your blog but comments don't happen often as I usually have one or a few people nipping at my heels...I have loved your recent posts - Of Psalms, Mentors, Dumb Dogs (God bless John!) and today's. They have all, in different ways, resonated with my soul. Maybe it's the "season of life with young children" that allows for small reminders of God's faithfulness to have BIG impact for the day. Maybe it is like the Mentors blog - oh to sit and glean from those who have gone before me (like you). I wish we lived closer and saw each other more often! Sending love your way (and maybe a little Swiss jealousy too). Love Rebecca
ReplyDeleteRebecca, Thank you so much for your kind words. I want above all, for this to be an encouragement to others!
ReplyDeleteYour mom was a wise role model for me. I was grateful she blazed the "mom trail" just a smidge ahead! I know you inspire others coming behind you also!