In The Still Of The Night





Yet day by day the Lord also pours out his steadfast love upon me, and through the night I sing his songs and pray to God who gives me life.
( Psalm 42:8. )

I've learned that long nights, without distractions or interruptions, can be scalding deserts of pain or soothing oases of comfort and inspiration. I've experienced both, and often.

One dark night I fashioned a poem which revealed my angst and impatience with being partially (and I hope temporarily) disabled.




Shelf Life



�I've done it again, Lord, will I ever learn
That trusting should still be my greatest concern?

I chafe on this shelf, Lord, I want so to be
Used to bless others like You have blessed me.

I long to reach out, Lord, please help me I pray
To find ways to serve You, and not waste away.

So many are hurting, so many need love,
So many need You to reach down from above.

I chafe on this shelf, Lord, release me I pray.
I can't serve You here; I am too far away.�




�My child, now please listen, you're not on a shelf;
Nothing has changed, dear, you're still your sweet self.

I love you in spite of mistakes that you've made;
Your sins have been covered, the price has been paid.

I know of your pain and I know of your fears
For I am your Father; now dry all those tears.

And start praising Jesus, and then I will bring
Such joy to your heart that you're rise up and sing.

I'll bring in your life those I want you to bless
And trust me, my child, I will do all the rest.

You're not on a shelf, dear, you're where you should be;
I want you to rest, not to fret, just trust me.

My plans are not clear to you yet, but please know
You're safe in My hands and I won't let you go.�




We may not always understand God's ways
but we can trust His heart.




Mariane Holbrook
http://www.marianholbrook.com
[email protected]

This writing may be used in its entirety, with credits in tact,
for non-profit ministering purposes.



And he said, The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence. I will call on the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.
( 2 Samuel 22:2-4 )(KJV)


Trust in the Lord and He will take care of you.






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