Psalm 37 - I keep reading over and over again. Sweet, sweet manna for my weary soul! I fear that in my "waiting", I have failed to patiently rest (Ps. 37:7). Resting is just not in my nature.
He knows my circumstances and continues to provide (Ps. 37:18). Who am I to question? The truth is, the past week of rest as we celebrated Thanksgiving, Joy has been glowing. She had opportunity to watch deer eat, and relished every moment. She relaxed, watched movies, played games, and snuggled to her heart's content. She has attached herself to a few new SuperWhy toys and is the happiest I've seen her in a long while. She drew a picture for her friend at church yesterday morning and wrote her friend's name on the picture. Her first legible name! Her signing has increased, as she is excited to communicate. She has much to say, and is delighted when I understand her words. Once again, I see a pattern. Sensory Trauma leads to great cognitive growth. She is in an intellectual growth spurt again. A true gift from God to my gracious heart. I love glimpsing into her world.
Ps. 37:23-24, "The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, And He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For the LORD upholds him with His hand."
Every step in her own time, perfectly orchestrated by our gracious Father. My heart is overwhelmed with love and joy at the thought that He "delights" in Joy. He "delights" in me when I walk with Him, rely on Him, wait on Him, ... rest in Him. He even "delights" in me when I stumble, fall down, and humbly hold my ashamed hands up to Him. He always holds me - never lets go. Ps. 37:34 says to wait on the LORD. I am reminded that to wait on the LORD is an act of faith. I know He created Joy perfectly with His purpose. I pray I am diligent to wait on Him, surging on with faith. Happiness and rest are necessary for traveling together on this journey.
He knows my circumstances and continues to provide (Ps. 37:18). Who am I to question? The truth is, the past week of rest as we celebrated Thanksgiving, Joy has been glowing. She had opportunity to watch deer eat, and relished every moment. She relaxed, watched movies, played games, and snuggled to her heart's content. She has attached herself to a few new SuperWhy toys and is the happiest I've seen her in a long while. She drew a picture for her friend at church yesterday morning and wrote her friend's name on the picture. Her first legible name! Her signing has increased, as she is excited to communicate. She has much to say, and is delighted when I understand her words. Once again, I see a pattern. Sensory Trauma leads to great cognitive growth. She is in an intellectual growth spurt again. A true gift from God to my gracious heart. I love glimpsing into her world.
Ps. 37:23-24, "The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, And He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For the LORD upholds him with His hand."
Every step in her own time, perfectly orchestrated by our gracious Father. My heart is overwhelmed with love and joy at the thought that He "delights" in Joy. He "delights" in me when I walk with Him, rely on Him, wait on Him, ... rest in Him. He even "delights" in me when I stumble, fall down, and humbly hold my ashamed hands up to Him. He always holds me - never lets go. Ps. 37:34 says to wait on the LORD. I am reminded that to wait on the LORD is an act of faith. I know He created Joy perfectly with His purpose. I pray I am diligent to wait on Him, surging on with faith. Happiness and rest are necessary for traveling together on this journey.
