Have you ever been in a place where you are in the midst of worshiping and just a word draws you back to a moment when God spoke? That happened this morning with "Ever Be," By Kalley Heiligenthal. I was in my kitchen cooking breakfast and worshiping the Lord while water boiled and sausage cooked. It brought me back to a time when many things were happening, such beautiful and confusing things. I am sad to say that sometimes I miss those times when I was new and so on fire for God that I felt Him ever near me. I am still trying to find that place again. I want to be who this scripture is talking about- righteousness that shines so brightly that people can see Jesus's flaming torch burning brightly from within me. You see, I know He has given me a new name I have heard it audibly. During this time a lady started coming to our congregation and she kept calling me "Rachel". I kept correcting her but every time she talked to me, and said my name, she called me "Rachel". It didn't stop there every time I opened up my bible Rachel was in the scriptures my eyes fell to. One day I was so confused in all this I started praying about it and fell asleep during this prayer. I woke with hearing softly, Rachel three times. I knew that it had to do with my name. It was confirmed when the lady from church called me "Rachel" again and I reminded her of my name. She said, "It must be your heavenly name." She called me that off and on. So when all these things happened of course being who I am, I looked up the meaning of Rachel and it means "ewe; a female lamb." God gave me something that I hold close to my heart no matter what I go through; I hold this close because it reminds me that I am His. How can I ever let go when I am given such a name as this; one set forth from His. I do pray often that He ever draws me back if I stray to far and that I would hear my Good Shepherd's voice. It is such a beautiful thing to be loved by the Lord, only He can give what your heart truly desires.
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