Inhaling His Whispers of Rich Grace

 Psalm 25:14-15 The secret (counsel, intimacy) of the LORD is for those who fear (awe, reverence) Him, and He will make them know His covenant. My eyes are continually towards the LORD, for He will pluck my feet out of the net.  The Lord wants us to know Him. He wants us to lean in like we would to a friend who wants to whisper a secret to us. We lean in and pay close attention to grasp the quiet whispers. In the middle of all the pain and chaos of life, He wants me to lean in, keeping my focus on Him, for only He can bring my feet out of the net.  There are many things that can ensnare my feet, keeping me trapped, rooted in spot... guilt, anxiety, weariness, hard things to navigate.  For Him to whisper His secrets, we must keep our eyes focused on Him, taking the time to lean in and listen. Jesus wants to tell us something... are you and I listening, leaning in to hear His quiet whispers?? O Lord,  I quiet my heart to listen, to hear Your heartbeat today, in th...

 Words are good. Words give direction and inspiration.  But there are these moments, those times when silence is the best choice. Be still (Stop striving (nasb)), and KNOW that I AM God... Psalm 46:10 It's the whitespace for the soul just like an artist creates whitespace in a painting.  Space for quiet. Space for rest. Space to inhale deeply the fragrance of God's love and grace. Space to take care of what needs to be cared for.  This space will very likely be quite scary and overwhelming at first. For many emotions and things will surface that we didn't realize were there. But if we stay, walk through it all, letting be what is, that is the only way to know what needs cared for and healing.  The whitespace, the quiet moments are the space that God can use to breathe His life back into our tired, parched, and weary souls. It's a place we find His truest life for our every need.  The whitespace for the soul... Like apples of gold in settings of silver, is a...