The fiery darts came and I took my eyes off Jesus. I lifted my shield of faith AFTER the fiery darts had landed several targets to my body (thanks for the analogy Pastor Tim). I am wounded and bleeding. I hate it when I do that. It is my nature to be so down on myself when I fail in that way. I have to fight against the lie that God is disappointed in me, staring down his nose and saying “Seriously Debbie?? Again???” I will not return to my default of running FROM Him. I choose, instead, to run quickly TO Him. I want this to be my new default response. I will call upon His Name…and keep my eyes above the waves…when oceans rise my soul will rest in His embrace…For I am His and He is mine.
There are so many things that are out of my control…but my Creator…the One who called me to Himself…He sees everything and nothing is hidden from Him. He sees every hurt. He hears every word. He knows every thought. For those who sin against me, God will use it for good. I need to be anxious for nothing.
Where are your eyes?
Hillsong – Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)
You call me out upon the waters
The great unknown where feet may fail
And there I find You in the mystery
In oceans deep
My faith will stand
I will call upon Your name
And keep my eyes above the waves
When oceans rise my soul will rest in your embrace
For I am Yours and You are mine
Your grace abounds in deepest waters
Your sovereign hand
Will be my guide
Where feet may fail and fear surrounds me
You’ve never failed and you won’t start now
So I will call upon Your name
And keep my eyes above the waves
When oceans rise
My soul will rest in your embrace
For I am Yours and You are mine
Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders
Let me walk upon the waters
Wherever You would call me
Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander
And my faith will be made stronger
In the presence of my Savior
I will call upon Your Name
Keep my eyes above the waves
My soul will rest in Your embrace
I am Yours and You are mine
I love that song. Good analogy.