Winter in our lives - Part 4

How do we as Christians make sure we are “venturing forth into the interior” of our being in the time of winter, in the time of crisis? I believe it is by the ‘heart work’ we do as we love the Lord during the time of blossoming. When we are in a time of rest and non-crisis, as we develop the relationship with the Lord through the Spirit, we are preparing ourselves for a time when we must call on Him. We are preparing for a time when He is all we are going to have.

This may seem a little off subject, but hang with me. I have been bothered lately by songs of the faith which are asking the Lord to do something such as make me a vessel of your love. My problem is that He has already done everything needed to make this happen. All that is necessary for this to happen is for me receive His gift and let Him live in and through me. I was listening to a CD titled Songs by Rich Mullins (one of my favorite artists) the other day. As I listened to the song, Hold Me Jesus, I realized I was not bothered by this type of song anymore. I realized it is a way of calling to God in affirmation of what he has already done. As we as Christians love Him and cry out to Him in Prayer, Song and Worship we are building that relationship, because He is faithful and will hold us as we come to Him. Look at the words below or get a copy of the song, and see what I mean.

Hold Me Jesus by Rich Mullins
Well, sometimes my life just don't make sense at all
When the mountains look so big
And my faith just seems so small

So hold me Jesus, 'cause I'm shaking like a leaf
You have been King of my glory
Won't You be my Prince of Peace

And I wake up in the night and feel the dark
It's so hot inside my soul
I swear there must be blisters on my heart

So hold me Jesus, 'cause I'm shaking like a leaf
You have been King of my glory
Won't You be my Prince of Peace

More tomorrow or the next day.
Grace and Peace