Resting in Jesus

  

       As many of you know from our recent blogs, this has been a season of trials for both Sherry and myself. During such times for all of us, we find ourselves seeking rest for our souls to be replenished and restored. This week as I faced yet another loss and the privilege of singing for the funeral of my sweet cousin Midge in Maine, I found myself seeking and finding rest and peace once more in Jesus. He alone is the One who can supply my need. As I quieted my spirit yesterday the Lord had me search for the song, Jesus, I am resting, resting that I had recorded years ago. My need was to pause and gaze upon the beauty, the wonder, and the power of Jesus and to rest there. Joy comes when we let the truth of who Jesus is capture our hearts. Then we are left standing in awe and bowing in worship. When we choose to pause and ponder the vast sea of God's greatness, His beauty fills our weary souls and we emerge amazed at His power to transform the brokenness in our lives.





       My prayer as you listen today is that the Lord will use this music to draw you into His water of life. May His truth set you free and reveal the Father's character and loving heart for you. May you draw near to Him and experience the comfort and rest that only His presence can bring no matter what you are facing today. And as we marvel at the wonder and mystery of who He is, may we respond in worship of the One alone who is worthy of all the honor, glory and praise.

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Jesus I am resting, resting
In the Joy of what Thou art;
I am finding out the greatness
Of Thy loving heart.
Thou hast bid me gaze upon Thee,
And Thy beauty fills my soul,
For by Thy transforming power
Thou hast made me whole.

Jesus, I am resting, resting
In the joy of what Thou art;
I am finding out the greatness
Of Thy loving heart.


O how great Thy loving kindness.
Vaster, broader than the sea!
O how marvelous Thy goodness,
Lavished all on me!
Yes, I rest in Thee, Beloved,
Know what wealth of grace is Thine,
Know Thy certainty of promise,
And have made it mine.

Jesus, I am resting, resting
In the joy of what Thou art;
I am finding out the greatness
Of Thy loving heart.

Simply trusting Thee, Lord Jesus,
I behold Thee as Thou art,
And Thy love, so pure, so changeless,
Satisfies my heart;
Satisfies its deepest longings,
Meets supplies its every need,
Compasseth me round with blessings;
Thine is love indeed!

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Jesus, I am resting, resting
In the joy of what Thou art;
I am finding out the greatness
Of Thy loving heart.



Ever lift Thy face upon me,
As I work and wait for Thee;
Resting 'neath Thy smile, Lord Jesus,
Earth's dark shadows flee.
Brightness of my Father's glory,
Sunshine of my Father's face,
Keep me ever trusting, resting;
Fill me with Thy grace.




Jesus, I am resting, resting
In the joy of what Thou art;
I am finding out the greatness
Of Thy loving heart.

by David B. Hampton, Jean Sophia Pigott

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The Lord your God is with you,
He is mighty to save,
He will take great delight in you,
He will quiet you with his love,
He will rejoice over you with singing.
                Zephaniah 3:17





Resting in Jesus,
Kathy

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