Friday, April 6, 2012

Everything

As I was flipping through the channels last week, I stopped on channel twenty three and American Idol was on.  A show that I haven't watched all year long; and yet, I found myself watching the first singer of the night.  He began his song and I realized that I recognized every single word.  It was a worship song that I've loved for years . . . and it was being sung on national television!

I know that God brought me to that channel that night.  I didn't watch any of the other contestants, I didn't watch any more of the episode at all, I just went to my computer and found the song to listen to.  The song then lead me straight here, to my blog.  A place I haven't visited in much too long.  Yet here I am: writing. 

Every time it happens, God's timing still surprises me.  He always gives us just what we need at the perfect moment to reveal Himself to us.  My life has been hectic lately to say the least.  And to be honest, I haven't made time to get right with Him.  Yet He still is ever-faithful.  He persistently calls out to me, pursues me. 

This year I've faced so many challenges.  I often found myself using the metaphor that "I'm drowning, just trying to keep my head above water."  I have faced pressures at work, conflict in my relationships, and a lack of patience at home.  It's like my wheels are turning, yet I'm getting nowhere. 

Still, no matter how crazy things get, how busy I feel, how desperate I am . . . He is there.  He extends me His hand at the exact moment I reach out for it. 

I barely recognized my need while God was already calling to me.  I know He's been calling me for a long time, He's known my needs and desires.  Even when I'm not willing to listen, He is calling for me to return to him. 
Isaiah 65:24 (NIV)  Before they call I will answer; while they are still speaking I will hear.
So...is God calling you today?  Is He reaching out to you?  Have you even stopped to listen?

Everything by Lifehouse   Find me here and speak to me.  I want to feel you, I need to hear you.  You are the light that's leading me to the place where I find peace again.  You are the strength that keeps me walking.  You are the hope that keeps me trusting.  You are the life to my soul.  You are my purpose; You're everything . . . You calm the storms and you give me rest.  You hold me in your hands; You won't let me fall.  You steal my heart and you take my breath away.  Would you take me in, take me deeper now?  And how can I stand here with you and not be moved by you?  Would you tell me how could it be any better than this?  Cause you're all I want, you're all I need.  You're everything, everything.

I don't know what you're going through, but I know that no matter what it is, He is there for you.  Just reach out and let Him hold you . . .