Psalm 139: 9-10 - If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.
I've been trying to expose my boys to a variety of worship music lately. My 5-year old (well, almost 5) was singing away to "God of Wonders". This particular song is pretty special to me. When Scott and I got married this song was played when I walked down the aisle to see him and pray before we got pictures done prior to the wedding. I was just glad my son was enjoying it. There is a part of the song that states, "The universe declares your majesty; You are holy, holy". Later that day, he just started singing it. This allowed me the priviledge of hearing his words to the song. He is passionately singing the following:
"The universe declares your majesty, You are hold me, hold me"
My first reaction was one of "Oh how cute!", then quickly turned to a teachable moment. I explained that the word was holy and that it meant very special, set apart, there is no one like God. My son was quick to say, "No, mommy! It's You are hold me!" Then wouldn't you know the Holy Spirit says, "He's right, ya know!" So take a listen to "God of Wonders" and while not forgetting the extreme holiness of God, listen to it with You are hold me. It gives the song new perspective! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CBNE25rtnE
It's crazy how often we forget who God is even after he has shown us to many times to count. Just last week I went into a minor panic about something that God has always taken care of for us. But in that instant, I thought it was up to me instead of just letting Him hold me. So what are you facing today that has you doubting, fearful, asking "what if..."? What has you asking why or wondering where God is in all this craziness? It's all about remembering: remembering that He is truth, He is bigger than anything we face, He is who He says he is, He keeps his promises, He wants us to receive and bask in his love and freedom. So what if you've never experienced him in that way before? Well, simply read His Word and invite the God of the Universe to show you who He is. Remember, You are hold me.
Be bold! Be brave! Be you!
Love & Prayers,
Kim
