Post Number Fifty-Five

BE STILL, MY SOUL

Sometimes things jump up and grab my heart at unexpected times.  So it was yesterday as our bell choir began to play for worship.  They played a wonderful arrangement of Be Still, My Soul.  As they played, the words of the first stanza of that hymn took hold of me.

Be still, my soul: the Lord is on your side.
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain;
leave to your God to order and provide;
in every change God faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul: your best, your heavenly friend
through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.

Suddenly I experienced the message of that song in a way that I had never experienced it before.  It seemed to speak directly to my troubled heart and I felt a great peace come upon me in the worship service.

Bearing patiently and leavinig it to God to order and provide is the most difficult part for me.  I want to take charge and put things right according to my expectations and desires.  I want to force my way ahead rather than let God take the lead.  The song spoke to me and I felt able to truly trust God as a friend leading me to a joyful end.

It is amazing how a familiar song can suddenly come alive in my heart.  It happened on Sunday and I am grateful.

Dave Gladstone

Comments

[Carl]

We're on your side too Dad.