Mercy in the Morning

December 30, 2013: "I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With Him at my right hand, I will not be shaken." Psalms 16:8

His mercies are new every morning. Great is His faithfulness! (Lamentations 3:22-23)

I began my quest last night with a list of ten questions I ached to have answers for. The next hours were spent scouring scriptures, reading devotionals and commentaries, and praying fervently for answers. I began and ended with Micah 7:7: "Therefore I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my Salvation. My God will hear me." I was clinging desperately to the hope that His Word would not fail me. At that vulnerable, heart-broken place I found myself, God began to minister to my heart. In the quiet I sensed His sweet presence wash over me. I became overwhelmed by His love for His undeserving daughter. Here are a few of the things He blessed me with in the late, late hours…

• Zephaniah 3:17: He quiets me with His love and rejoices over me with singing.
• Psalms 16: Because He is with me, I need not be shaken. In His presence is fullness of JOY!
• Psalms 46: I'm reminded of His sufficiency, my security in Him, and His supremacy so that I can “be still” and let Him be God.
• Matthew 11:28-30: I am weary and He gives rest… My burdens belong with Him.
• Psalms 23: I can know and trust in the goodness of my Shepherd.
• Psalms 40: He brings me out of the horrible pit and gives me firm footing and a new song to sing. 

When I first settled in for this "Face-time" with God, I imagined that I would pen my questions and at the end of my time with Him, I'd be able to write out the answers I received. The funny thing is, I didn't receive one answer to my questions. But I certainly did hear from my sweet Lord. He gave me peace (something I've been missing terribly these days!) and has begun a healing in my heart. I was so angry last night…something I haven't felt since this journey began nine months ago. I was able to talk with my Father about that. He wiped the tears from my eyes and held me close. He opened His word to me in ways I've missed recently. He restored my perspective. He patiently reminded me of His sovereignty. 

I know this marks a change in my path. It's not a new journey, nor is this a promise that the hardest part is behind me (though I wouldn't mind if that were true). For today, I will just be grateful that His mercies are new every morning and that He is faithful.