Like many, many people across our planet, I am isolated during this coronavirus, with my family. We get to exercise once per day, shop for groceries as needed (aiming for once per week only). We have a garden we can relax in; we are blessed. We love each other and by GOD’s grace, we have no major issues so the house is free from contention and strife. We live in a neighbourhood that respects the current national lockdown, is near open cattle grazing fields, the River Thames runs through our village and it is peaceful. Truly, this lockdown has its benefits…. and we are blessed.
So yesterday, when I felt — for the first day since the lockdown 16 days ago — a bit dismayed, I was puzzled. Then this morning the answer to “Why?” dawned on me…
I’ve been praying quite a lot, spending time with the LORD and in His Word. But rarely have I felt his tangible presence. While I have no right to demand it, I suppose I have expected more. So, I am feeling disappointed.
So, what do I do? I pause to write… because that has always been my best way to work through any disconcerting feelings. And I will continue to pray.
I am praying for the presence of the Lord to come; the Holy Spirit is who I need. More of him and less of me. And when he does not make his tangible presence felt by me, I choose not to doubt, and I choose to persevere.
“I sing praises to Your name, O Lord,” and I look into your Word, O Lord, and I wait for you, O Lord.
I will not give up.
Shalom and GOD Bless to all dear readers, Sarah……….
…….. Consider singing to the LORD: To Be in Your Presence (Noel Richards)
To be in your presence
To sit at your feet
Where your love surrounds me
And makes me complete.
This is my desire, O Lord,
This is my desire
This is my desire, O Lord,
This is my desire.
To rest in your presence
Not rushing away
To cherish each moment
Here I would stay.
This is my desire, O Lord,
This is my desire
This is my desire, O Lord,
This is my desire.
This is my desire, O Lord,
This is my desire
This is my desire, O Lord,
This is my desire.
