Morning Devotional
May 26, 2005
"A View by the Lake" (Bonus Devotional)
    by Don Emmitte

Ascribe to the LORD, O mighty ones, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness. The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the LORD thunders over the mighty waters. The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is majestic. The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars; the LORD breaks in pieces the cedars of Lebanon. He makes Lebanon skip like a calf, Sirion like a young wild ox. The voice of the LORD strikes with flashes of lightning. The voice of the LORD shakes the desert; the LORD shakes the Desert of Kadesh. The voice of the LORD twists the oaks and strips the forests bare. And in his temple all cry, "Glory!" The LORD sits enthroned over the flood; the LORD is enthroned as King forever. The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace. (Psalm 29 NIV).

 

The following photo was taken this morning from the second floor window of our house. As you can see, it overlooks the small lake that I walk around each morning. It is a most peaceful setting. It is one, which I find it very easy to hear the voice of God.

 

                         

 

I have learned two important things over the past few months as we have transitioned from our home in Texas. First, things are just that… they are things. Our lives are not made up of things. Second, God is faithful in all circumstances. There were many moments when I wasn’t sure that we could bear any more difficulty, however God remained a faithful stay in the midst of the storms. By continuing to take the steps as he has directed us, we have seen him work in our lives. There are still several challenges for us to face, but each time I still my mind, I hear him convey his peace in my innermost soul. I pray for each of you that God will grant you that same peace. Find a still place to hear him!