The Secret Place
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Some days, I want to hide.
I want to turn off my phone and delete all my e-mails. I think about how wonderful it would be to say goodbye to all the ugly.
Some days, it’s hard to face the unlovely.
But then, I remember. I remember that God didn’t say all my days here on earth would be pretty and peaceful. I remember that there is work to be done, and if I give up the fight, who will stand and protect my piece of the battlefield?
I gain strength when I remember that I am not facing the ugly on my own. I gain hope when I remember that others before me have stood their ground and stayed the course. I gain courage when I remember that the Creator of this universe is my Hiding Place.
Like Moses, I want to stand on the Rock and watch God’s glory go by. But first, I must position myself in the secret place. I must stand still and look for His splendor.
My song of deliverance is coming.
King of Glory, I wait for you.
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This year, my desire is to lift up holy hands and “Pray Big.” Want to join me? I’ve created a private “Pray Big” Facebook group for like-minded sisters to share their stories and surrender each one to our mountain-moving God in prayer. Let’s cry out to God together.
I have felt the winds of these feelings myself! Thank goodness we have a God who promises the shelter of his wings. I will be praying big as well- with expectancy for God to show up in a big way. Thank you for sharing!
Under the shadow of His wings, we safely trust. Best place to be! 🙂
I can’t face ugly on my own, Lyli. I don’t have it in me to go there without Him.
When I am weak, He is strong.
Thankfully …
Very thankfully! 🙂
Sometimes I feel that way too. But I know I must be always in the secret place where God is! Thanks for sharing and encouraging me today!
I’m visiting you from #TestimonyTuesday, nice to connect with you. Blessings!
Tayrina from TGAWrites
Thanks for stopping by Tayrina! 🙂
Ugly is done best with God at the middle and your friends and family surrounding you on all sides. Hugs and blessings friend!
Yes, let’s call in the troops! 🙂
Beautiful verse and image. So powerful!
Thank you for sharing 🙂
Kamea
So glad you were encouraged, Kamea! 🙂
There’s a lot of ugly in this world–but I’m so glad I don’t have to face it alone!
Yes, our Father can handle all the ugly. What a blessing!
I love your pinnable #PrayBig image today! Thanks for the encouragement. I am your neighbor at Holley’s linkup.
Howdy, neighbor! That verse is in the Amplified translation. Isn’t it lovely? 🙂
I’ve reclused to my hiding place many, many times in the past – He has never let me down! Visiting from Kristin’s linkup.
Me neither! 🙂
Just adding a hearty Amen, my friend! Yes, and Amen!
Thanks for stopping by, Karrilee! xo
I’m glad I visited from Kristin’s link up! This idea to Pray Big…that’s just what I needed today!
Let’s Pray Big together! 🙂
Yes, yesterday I wanted to crawl in a hole and not come out. Life can go from good to messy in a moment of awareness. Emotions rise and it is a fight of faith to stand our ground. Back in the battle today, but yesterday…I was running for the hills.
Running with you, sister. Hugs
I know that feeling. No, our days here won’t always be easy. BUT you can step away from the phone and computer for awhile. It’s like a little heavenly vacation here on earth. 🙂
Yes, a little unplugging is good for the soul. 🙂
I love this…Pray Big! I’m discovering that I don’t give myself enough credit for praying much of the time because I don’t see it as “traditional” praying…but there are so many ways to pray that we don’t acknowledge as prayer. I’m with you Lyli. And boy do I know that feeling. Lately, I’ve actually stepped back from social media…suddenly, it just doesn’t matter so much how many followers I have or if I’ve missed something important. Sometimes, it’s just too much!
Visiting from the Weekend Brew – Thanks for sharing this insightful post. Sometimes we want to limit God to our way of thinking. But when I finally learned to let go I’ve found God soooooo much bigger than any thing I can ask or think. Thanks for sharing.
What a great reminder that Christ is our secret place and we can access Him at all times.
I have a prayer of thanks today:
http://collettaskitchensink.blogspot.com/2015/04/songs-on-sunday-prayer-of-thanks-and.html
Colletta
Absolutely love this! I can’t stand my ugly self and messy life at times. But I am thankful that God is right here, in the middle of it all, and will never leave me. Always a joy to have you at The Weekend Brew!
I enjoy praying and am always grateful to pray for others. I will Pray Big and I am blessed that I was drawn here today. Thank you.
Praise God that He hides His beloved from the storm! Thanks for the beautiful & encouraging post. Linked up with you at The Beauty in His Grip — hope you’ll stop by Saved by Grace for a visit!
I absolutely love what you’re doing here! Prayer is such and incredibly powerful gift that God has given us! We need it, and we need the prayers of others.
Oh yes, I have days like this, too! I think most people do. I try really hard to find the good in these days, though. Often, there is a lesson hiding in there somewhere.