Good morning…
As the December rush picks up, our good intentions break down. Overindulging everything, we underestimate the stress. Too much. Too fast. Too loud.
Then, one of my old favorite songs meets us just where we are.
“This one knocked me to the ground
This one dropped me to my knees
I should have seen it coming
But it surprised me.”
Surprise, surprise, we are in need. In need of rest. In need of peace. In need of God. As we breathe into these lyrics, our ears are soothed by Carrie’s deep, calming voice.
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SANCTUARY by Carrie Newcomer
Refrain:
Will you be my refuge
My haven in the storm
Will you keep the embers warm
When my fire’s all but gone?
Will you remember
And bring me sprigs of rosemary
Be my sanctuary
‘Til I can carry on
Carry on
Carry on
This one knocked me to the ground
This one dropped me to my knees
I should have seen it coming
But it surprised me
Refrain
In a state of true believers
On streets called us and them
It’s gonna take some time
‘Til the world feels safe again
Refrain
You can rest here in Brown Chapel
Or with a circle of friends
Or quiet grove of trees
Or between two bookends
Refrain
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The Almighty Lord, Israel’s Holy God says this: ‘Turn back to me and wait for me to help you. Be quiet and trust in me. Then you will be safe and you will be strong again.’ But you do not want to trust in God (Isaiah 30:15, EASY).
God offers us soft sanctuary amid the driving demands of December. Might we turn back, wait for help, be quiet and trust?
…Sue…
