• Jan. 12, 2009
Bow The Knee

It seems that we have been called to a period of testing.  Since I posted God is God...and He is Good too things have not really changed all that much.  In fact they have gotten a little worse!  One rental house is still empty, one is over two months behind on rent and though Jay had a very full month of work lined up for January, each and every one has called to put the work off for another week or so!  So, here we sit, wondering what in the world God is doing.  We have searched our hearts, we have asked all the questions we know to ask, and the answer always seems to come back, "Just trust me."  Okay.  That isn't always so easy.  In fact, when I look at the bill pile, its kind of hard.  But, then again, the One who calls me to trust Him is the same one who called the universe into existence by His mere word.  So really, getting my bills paid isn't all that tough right?  Oh how I wish my faith was stronger. 

God was so good to provide us with music!  Songs really help me.  They have a way to go straight into your heart the way simple words can not.  Here is a song that is helping me right now.

BOW THE KNEE

There are moments on life's journey, following the Lord, when God illumines every step you take.
There are times when circumstances make perfect sense to us as we try to understand each move he makes.
But when the path grows dim and our questions have no answers, turn to Him

Bow the knee.  Trust the heart of your Father, when the answer goes beyond what you can see.  Bow the knee.  Lift your eyes toward heaven, and believe the one who holds eternity.  And when you don't understand the purpose of His plan, in the presence of your King, bow the knee.

There are times when clouds surround us, the rain begins to fall, and the cold and lonely winds won't cease to blow.
And there seems to be no reason, for the suffering we feel, we are tempted to believe God doesn't know.
But when the storms arise, don't forget, we live by faith and not by sight.

Bow the knee.  Trust the heart of your Father, when the answer goes beyond what you can see.  Bow the knee.  Lift your eyes toward heaven, and believe the one who holds eternity.  And when you don't understand the purpose of His plan, in the presence of your King, bow the knee.

Shannon

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• Jan. 14, 2009
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Posted by Anonymous

Great post, Shannon. You really spoke to me when you sang this song last Sunday.
Andrea Stange

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