I don't know if it's because the warmth of the water is relaxing and the dim restroom lighting makes a great place to ponder life, current events, or vicariously join others through the reading of an adventurous novel, but I have always loved stealing some quiet moments away from the world. Then when I've soaked long enough or I've reached the end of another chapter, I'll call it quits & simply watch the water gently drift down the drain, on it's way to wherever it ends up next.
It always makes me giggle a bit to think of the emotions evoked while enjoying a simple pleasure like draining bath water can bring. For some reason the Lord always uses that time to remind me that He's got hold of me and isn't planning on letting go.
I can't wrap my mind around this completely. I'm not sure anyone can.
How strong, how mighty, how gentle, how fierce, how all of these qualities can be wrapped up into a God who loves us tenderly, unconditionally. It's too big, too deep, too wide for comprehension.
Oh, but I try.
And I feel that love.
I feel it in simple moments shared above.
I feel it when I'm brokenhearted, thinking surely I cannot overcome whatever obstacle may be barricading me. He fights for me, for you. He comforts you with promises of a future, of His plans with only your best intensions in mind. When doubts creep in & our lives are bogged down with interruptions, He picks us up again, places us on a solid ground of Truth.
He promises & I will uninteruptingly believe.
I hope that as the water seeps out, His presence and promise and love seep in and remain uninterrupted.
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