January 28, 2008
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Reflecting on Psalm 16:5-6
She smiled to herself as she watched
the pile of string grow ever higher in her lap.
She worked steadily on large needles,
slipping stitch by stitch the continental way.
And her thoughts settled.
She was at Peace —
because “the lines for her had fallen in pleasant places” –
and she was content.
She reflected on the passage she had read earlier
in the day and breathed in the goodness
of her “inheritance” – the Lord Himself.
Her portion and her cup were more than enough
to fill the emptiness that tugged at her heart.
She thought … “the Lord – the Creator of the Universe –
who has made me Steward – Teacher – Mother – Sister -
of beautiful daughters,
affectionate pets,
loyal friends,
a beautiful homeland and
a home of my own –
calls me his and fills my cup.
He maintains my lot.
I have no reason to fear or fret or dread.
He knows the sparrows –
of course He knows me.”
She sighs deeply and drinks in the goodness
of the morning spent at the Saviors table and rejoices –
“Yes, I have a good inheritance.”
And I am not alone.
I am His.
Amen.
Comments (7)
Thanks for sharing this.
Where is the part of the story that you ripped it all out?
Ah Miss Betty,
Your whole being seems much better than I have heard in a very very very long time. Praise God for that and Praise God for you!
Huggs and Much Love,
Miss Judy
Im at the son’s burning cd’s for Danny LOL
How beautiful!
Good Evening Betty. I had a stressful day, filled with shopping and trying not to get upset because the shopping cart in the store is so slow…next time I’ll bring my own. STREssful dAY. Then I stop her and read your beautiful post and the STress goes away and I too am contemplating the joy the Father gives me new each day. Tomorrow is another day I will start it in the Holy Land with my Savior. Thank you yet again for the beautiful post. *hugs* Vicki
Nice