The Silence is loud
LORD, the silence is so loud.
The thoughts being shared here are loosely (often VERY loosely) based on the book by Sarah Young,
"Jesus Calling, Enjoying Peace in His Presence".
I have read this devotional day by day, more than once now.
But for some reason, this time is different.
Deep introspection into me, my life, and my faith.
As a Christian.
As a woman.
As Rick's widow.
As Momma, Mother-in-law, Grannee, and Great-Grannee.
A growing in insight and understanding about this life that I strive to live (especially when the struggle is very real) & the walking and talking with the LORD.
Jesus Calling, Enjoying Peace in His Presence is the work of Sarah Young.
A daily devotional published by Thomas Nelson, Nashville TN, a registered trademark of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc.
(These thoughts are only loosely based on what is written in this book, therefore, no permission is required.)
Scripture quotations are from the ESV Bible© (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version), copyright© 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.
Used by permission.
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Notes following Scripture quotations are my own words and work. ©Margaret McCoy, TX
LORD, the silence is so loud.
LORD GOD, Thank YOU for Loving me with an Everlasting Love.
LORD, when my humanity is crying so loud and incessantly it’s hard to focus on anything but the source of the pain and problems.
LORD, sing over me – quieting me with YOUR Love.
LORD, I want to be all YOURS . . .
LORD, I need YOU . . .
LORD, there is nothing special about me.
LORD, I want YOU to be Central in my entire being.
GOD, I don’t ask that YOU swoop in and completely rescue me from all trials and troubles.
LORD, my mind is spinning with thoughts, ideas, wonderings.
LORD, time means nothing to YOU.
LORD GOD, IMMANUEL . . .
LORD, please anoint me with YOUR Presence.
LORD, I need YOU . . . more
LORD, I remember Rick used to say that the only thing that never changes about life is that it changes.
LORD, this world, my humanity – too much me.
LORD, my heart, my mind, and my soul – as well as this old body – are tired.
LORD, open my eyes to see YOU in this day.
LORD GOD, Creator of all Heaven and earth, of the universe.
LORD, there is much that weighs heavily on my heart, mind and soul this morning.
LORD, my humanity cries out to feel YOUR Presence.
LORD, YOU know my thoughts for this day, for my life.
LORD GOD, YOU are a GOD of abundance.
LORD, teach me to seek YOU as Friend, and Lover of my soul.
What a Mighty GOD we serve!
LORD, the burdens are heavy to my soul this morning.
LORD, teach me how to relate to others through YOUR Love, rather than mine.
LORD, there looks to be a lot of problems in my life – and in the lives of my children.
LORD, all these trials and troubles – they have served to open my eyes, and my heart, to the realization of how much I need YOU . . .
LORD, my mistakes.
LORD, my humanity is afraid.
LORD our GOD, it is so easy to think about the things that would make me feel more secure, or more at ease.
Thank YOU GOD
Thank YOU GOD for confirmations and assurances.
LORD, looking back over these years of my life I see often that I was worried and cared way too much of what others thought, said, or did.
LORD GOD, I want to live and enjoy the abundant life YOU Promised.
LORD, I pray that I am on the path of YOUR choosing.
LORD, I have often prayed to have the attitude of gratitude.
LORD, when I am overwhelmed with all that I need, or just want, to do – it’s easy to get caught up in the vortex of frustration, worry, fear.
LORD, today I am weak, and weary.
LORD, life seems to be mostly questions without answers, or problems without immediate solutions.
LORD, YOU are, and must remain, my Focus.
LORD, I need YOU, I want YOU, to take control of my mind.
LORD our GOD, I do not know all YOUR Ways, I do not understand all YOUR Ways, and I do not like all YOUR Ways. Just saying. 😉
LORD, Thank YOU for not being human.
LORD, when I am afraid, I trust in YOU . . . Psalm 56:3
LORD, I know that this world is not my home.
LORD, here I am – just as I am.