reflect: (verb)
to think, ponder, or meditate
It is a good practice to reflect.
My own reflections of late have produced this realization: I am incredibly, abundantly, undeservedly blessed.
It has been so wonderful being at home again. I have experienced peace, rest and refreshment in ways that I did not expect. I have laughed heartily and frequently. The retreat from the busy-ness and noise of the city to this small, quiet and familiar town has had a calming effect on me. To be under my parents’ roof, to be in their strong protective presence, to process and receive their wisdom in daily doses — has enabled me to slow down mentally and emotionally. Breathe. I do not feel overwhelmed by my thoughts. They are not so noisome and numerous and exhausting. My mind and heart have submitted to the tranquility that graces my parents’ home. My heart is quiet.
Thank You God.
I am thankful and humbled by the blanket of prayer that covers me. Friends and family have for months supported me with intercession. Even now, being at home, I see and feel the prayers that are being offered on my behalf; petitions that I might receive and abide in the peace and shelter that I have craved and anticipated in coming home.
Who am I, that I should be so loved by people around me? that God should see fit to give me so much grace through them? What have I done to deserve the love, prayers, grace and friendship that is offered so freely to me?
Truly, I have done nothing to deserve this.
But. Greater still is this mystery: whom am I, that * ALMIGHTY GOD * — the Infinite, All-knowing, essence of Love, Creator and Sustainer of the Universe — should know my name?
And not only this; that He would love me? bring me freedom? rescue me from the kingdom of darkness and invite me to be His bride?
This I cannot comprehend. I am increasingly, and eternally, humbled in gratitude.
He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love
~ Colossians 1:13 ~
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Precious,
You are always a blessing to us and it is absolutely wonderful to hear your constant humming once again and have you at home! May the peace you feel now go with you when you go back home.
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