Paddling to summer's end.
My heart was heavy over someone who had been wounded within the body of Christ. I wanted to run in their defense and wrote out everything I would say. As I printed off the notes my body was trembling. Evidence to me that my plan was not from the Lord.
"Help me Jesus." I cried. That small still voice said, "Come walk with Me and I will show you the real problem in your heart." And He did.
Heading out to our Scripture trails God's Word brought calm and healing to my soul and God gave me sound instructions. "Pray for hearts to heal. Pray the relationships of brothers and sisters in Christ will heal and they will be able to serve the Lord more strongly than ever before. And sweet child of mine, know I always go before you."
I turned my phone on to a contemporary Christian station and the songs below are what came on. They were healing to my soul.
Each verse I came to on the trails spoke God's love and truth into my heart.
Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest. Mark 6:31
The name of the Lord is a strong tower, the righteous run to it and are safe. Proverbs 18:10
Strength! Courage! Don't be timid; don't get discouraged. God, your God is with you every step you take. Joshua 1:9
I have told you these things so that in Me you may have perfect peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulations and trials and destress and frustration; but be of good cheer, take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted! For I have overcome the world. John 16:33
The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:7-8
Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect. 1 Peter 3:15
Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don't get worked up about waht may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes. Matthew 6:34
Let every detail in your lives-words, actions, whatever-be done in the name of the Master, Jesus thanking God the Father every step of the way.
Colossians 3:17
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity! Psalm 133:1
And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet togehter as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another and all the more as yo see the Day drawing near. Hebrews 10:24-25
The Songs on the walk…
"You Know My Name" Tasha Cobbs Leonard and Jimi Cravity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7owFiihXgg
"Perfectly Loved" Rachael Lampa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfUkEgG5rEk
"Jesus Is" Leanna Crawford
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LvVnDtO57w
