Restore My Soul – Rest In My Nearness

Have you ever been with people yet felt alone? It’s a strange feeling but very real. Last night we had dinner outside by the river. It was a beautiful setting and I was excited to be there. Dinner was cut short and I was left outside by myself watching the water flow by.

For a brief moment I felt very alone as I finished eating. The enemy didn’t waste anytime in sending tempting thoughts of self pity and pouting. But just as quickly God sent His message.

God’s message to me today: Rest in my nearness.

“Stay calmly conscious of Me today, no matter what. Nothing takes Me by surprise. I will not allow circumstances to overwhelm you so long as you look to me. I will help you cope with whatever the moment presents.”

I wasn’t by myself. I was alone with God.

Just saying that makes you realize that you are never truly alone when you know God. He is ever present and all it takes is for you to consciously take a moment and remember that He will never leave you nor forsake you.

Finishing my dinner by the river with God made it extra special. Focusing on His presence helped me to see little moments that I would have missed feeling sorry for myself. Fish jumping, bees buzzing around and the sound of the river serenading the evening.

He is near. Closer than we can imagine. Living inside us and through us. He knows every thought before we think it and every word before we speak it. What a gift to know that we will never be alone again.

My Prayer

Father, thank you for reminding me that You are ever present. You made it a wonderful evening and thank you for helping me resist the enemy. I love you Lord. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Where does my help come from?

Psalm 139:1-4

You have searched me, Lord,
    and you know me.
 You know when I sit and when I rise;
    you perceive my thoughts from afar.
You discern my going out and my lying down;
    you are familiar with all my ways.
 Before a word is on my tongue
    you, Lord, know it completely.