Lamentations 3:25-26
The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him,
to the one who seeks him;
it is good to wait quietly
for the salvation of the Lord.
The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him,
to the one who seeks him;
it is good to wait quietly
for the salvation of the Lord.
The city of Cincinnati sparkled outside my
hospital window. I viewed the crown on top of Great American Tower and the
reflection of lights twinkling on the Ohio River. At two o'clock in the
morning, I listened to the tap, tap, tap of ice hitting the window; a beautiful
chorus to kick off my recovery. In the quiet of the early morning, God's Spirit
dwelled by my side. As did my wonderful husband who slept on the hard as a rock
couch, under that scenic the window.
I'm not usually awake in the middle of the night.
But this night I'm thankful I was, because I experienced a love I almost can't
fathom. The mystery of God's love intrigues me. How can my creator continue to
love me, even as I fail and fall? Yet he does. He not only loves me, he pours
his grace over me. As I rested in the quiet and listened to the ice tapping the
window, I thanked God for the many prayers given on my behalf. I praised him
for the miracle of medicine and the wonderful team of people who took care of
me.
God is faithful. He met me in the quiet time with his comfort and peace.
As we head into the holidays, find time for
quiet reflection. Time to thank God for his many blessings. Time to find
comfort in his arms. Time to connect to his love.