Resting In The Shadow Of His Wings

My dear brethren:

I would like to thank all of you who have been e-mailing me with words of encouragement during my walk through the wilderness. The Lord knows my heart and where my love stands. He also knows how hard it is for me to walk through this wilderness. The only thing that keeps me going is knowing that even though I may not feel His presence, He is there with me!

I remain comfortable knowing that I will get through this because He had chosen me before I was even born, and He won't let me go now.

I can't help but think of the comfort Paul felt during his writings, even while he was in Roman prisons. I can't even begin to imagine the living conditions he experienced, yet was able to cope with it all because of his knowledge that it was all well worth it when he finally got to go home.

I'll keep on struggling until that day when He has pruned me enough to once again be able to do His work. He knows when that day will be. I know that whenever that day arrives, it will not be too early nor too late; it will be precisely at he exact moment He has pre-determined.

I love our God, and I know He loves me. That's all that matters. I have found comfort in the wilderness, knowing I am not alone: He is with me. And I with Him. And for now, I will rest in the shadow of His Wings!

Father: I thank You for Your love and faithfulness towards me, especially during these times when I cannot really state I am living the way You want me to. I have succumbed to the old man at times, yet You just keep sending Your angels to pick me up.

Dear God, I rest assured in my salvation, as I remain confessing Your Son and my Lord Jesus Christ as my personal Saviour. I have been "Redeemed by His Blood", bought and paid for in full. I am Yours, and You are mine.

I love You, Lord. And I know that You love me. That is my comfort in these trying times: That no matter what the circumstances or situations may be, You are always there with me and keep my soul from eternal damnation.

Keep the pruning process going, Dear Lord. Refine me until there is nothing left of the old me. But allow me to keep the experiences so that I may share them with others, when I finally break through!

In Jesus' Precious Name I pray.

Amen.

God bless you all.

YBIC,

Joe.