I am joining Emily at Chatting At The Sky today, Unwrapping My Refuge…
I love that He knows me. That He sees me in my life and is able to apply to my heart exactly what is needed at just the right time. He is a personal God. And though I look around and see others who have far greater burdens to carry, He sees me and says, “You girl, come to me. I will carry that burden for you. And I will give YOU rest.”
See, I am weary. My husband just returned home from a 12 day trip to Thailand. This was my first time being with all four girls by myself. I have been…
Mommy.
Teacher.
Cook.
Driver.
Referee.
Nurse.
Maid….
without more than a few hours of time to refuel my soul for the duration of that time. And, even though I survived, and he returned home late Sunday night, I am just plain worn out. I so wanted to finish well, and the truth is I did not.
Today, I slept a little later than I normally do. 6 AM had lost it appeal for me. And I came to my Chair Time really just in need of more sleep. But, as always, He was waiting for me. He does that you know. So faithful and so true. I came across this verse at His gentle prompting:
The eternal God is a dwelling place, And underneath are the everlasting arms; Deuteronomy 33:27, NASB
And with it came the words to a hymn written in 1920 by a godly woman named Avis Marguerite. It is called I’ve Found a Refuge:
I’ve found a refuge from life’s cares in Jesus,
I am hiding in His love divine;
He fully understands my soul’s deep longing,
And He whispers softly, “Thou art Mine.”Refrain
Only Jesus! Only Jesus!
Only He can satisfy;
Every burden becomes a blessing,
When I know my Lord is nigh.
And sweetly I hear Him singing this over me. And I find the tune and sing it with Him. Only Jesus, Only Jesus, Only He can satisfy, Every burden becomes a blessing, When I know My Lord is nigh…..
Beautiful post! Glad that He is our refuge! 🙂 He is always there and cares for us as a Father. 🙂
Your post just made me breathe deeply and relax in the truth that God is my refuge. Thanks for the reminder.
So perfectly well said Stacey! I haven’t been here to read in sometime because life has been so busy on my end but it was such a blessing to read this post. Miss seeing you and hope to catch up in person soon!
I know you understand as we both adjust to chasing 4 little ones around! He is so patient with me as Ali will be 1 year in a couple of weeks, and I still feel like I am learning the ropes! Miss you too friend!
SO glad you’re husband’s home!! I’m sure you finished better than you think (better than I would have!). 😉 May you find rest in Him (and find rest alone a bit). Love ya!
Hi Stacey. I am visiting from an old comment I’m not sure that my brain processed from way back when I first registered for Relevant. I’m not a snotty too good for you type, so please forgive me if that’s the impression I left you with!! Trying to take a bit of time to make my rounds before I’m overwhelmed with seeing so many new people at once. Glad to hear you finally got some rest and were reunited with hubby 🙂 Stop by and say hello sometime, or give me a good yank when you see me. Whatever works for you! Have a great weekend.