June 21, 2017
Looking at the final psalm of ascent, today (Psalm 134) has prompted me to begin faithfully journaling my journey with my Savior. It is befitting that these psalms would testify of a lifelong gradual overcoming of obstacles, then end in a call to praise the Lord "now." My "now" is far from perfect, but it is blessed, and I choose to invite God into every aspect of my life by giving Him the worship He so deserves. Thank you, Lord, for Clark. I love his love for your Word most, I think. His face, his eyes, holding his hand...every part of our lives together is a treasure. I don't want to take one thing for granted or overlook one precious thing that will one day be past. While we struggle in church ministry, I don't want to forget or fail to fully grasp that one day, I will perhaps sit in a service without him beside me or before me preaching and teaching Your Word that has changed and constantly directs his every desire. I will feel so lonely if that ever happens..but I will know I am not alone. Whatever the future holds...You will be there then, as You are here now. I will praise you then, and I will praise You now.
Right this minute, I'm in a comfy chair with my Avonlea and the kittens playing on the rug at my feet. Clark is at the job You have given him, and Altar is upstairs sleeping. I am blessed now. And You are worthy now...and forever. Help me to always see You in the now. To look beyond the circumstances and immediate reactions to Your presence looming over it all, allowing and working in every single situation. Let me look beyond it all, see You, and nobly face whatever comes with confident hope of Your abiding presence. I love you, Jesus.
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