I recently heard a Preacher say, "That out of every voice from the outside, His [God's] voice is the only one that can pierce the heart." emphasis added. Can you perceive the truth of that statement?!
Words can abuse, wound, and even destroy the thought process of a man. But, I speak not of the evil of everyday that surrounds us, but the very Word's of our Creator that prompts peace to a weary soul. That brings life back into a dying heart. That pumps purpose now flowing through our veins. He is life. He is Grace. He is Mercy. His Heart is full of extravagant love for His children. Anything else is warped and wrong.
I want to tell you that if your thoughts are telling you something other than what is beneficial to your well being, than those words are lies! Catastrophic lies!
Last week I learned of the passing of an old friend. She had taken her life that Monday. Friends, no words can describe the depth of my grief for her, her family, and loved ones that she left behind. I have thought long and hard about my friend. The voice she chose to listen to that day. The lies that led her to journeys end. Now at peace, she rests in the arms of her Beloved Savior.
Beloved, He whispers our name. He calls to us. He invites us to dine with Him in the Holy of Holies. His Word fills our empty stomachs with nourishment. He beseeches us to Drink from the Wellsprings of Life. Life. For where there was once despair, we now have Joy. Where weakness, now Strength. Yes. Troubles come and darkness falls. But there is a gentle hand that is reaching out for us to grasp. His fragrant voice of love, tenderly calls our name. His kindness and truth penetrates the heart with light, warmth, and goodness that can only come from above. Our Heavenly Father.
