..be still. and know. He IS God.

it's been a rough last 1 1/2 months.. rougher than other times.. more tears and more heartache.

on so many different levels. leaving my insides kind of raw. tired. worn.

scripture shared by a beloved, kindred spirit. a faithful friend.

No longer will Jacob be ashamed;

    no longer will their faces grow pale.

When they see among them their children,

    the work of my hands,

they will keep my name holy;

    they will acknowledge the holiness of the Holy One of Jacob,

    and will stand in awe of the God of Israel.

 Those who are wayward in spirit will gain understanding;

    those who complain will accept instruction.

prayers of many many years. not answered. yet. 

opposition and persecution. reality in the life of a Christ follower. slowly taking one step at a time. tired steps. but steps. strength received and blessing despite the sadness.

soul crushed. frail. torn.

willful disobedience and rebelliousness. pride. the source of all sin and evil.

taking it all. quietly. endurance. perseverance. character. hope.

a hope that does not disappoint. because it is in Christ. 

the One through whom all things are made and for whom everything is made.

sovereignty. purposeful goodness. a plan. to prosper. not to harm. plans for a hope and a future.

for me? tomorrow? today? or later. not just for me. maybe a lot later. the bigger plan.

the tapestry. to be seen when finally, eternally with Him, from whom all blessings flow.

today? strength for that next step. breathing. be still. and know. He IS God.

faith. believing in what you CANNOT see.. believing because you know that you know that you know.

He is who He says He is.

I am His. undeserved. not alone. never.

carried. held.

one day.

they will stand in awe and accept instruction. 

they will call Him HOLY.. and bow their knees.

in His time. all things will be beautiful.

those that love Him. will see it. the front of the tapestry.

let me see redemption win.

please.