My Hiding Place

Are there times in your life when you wish you had a hiding place to go to and get away from it all? I know it may sound silly to some. It is unlikely for us to just get up and leave our lives when times get tough or we just need to get away from all the noise. My son and I are currently residing with my parents. Unfortunately, it can be hard to have quiet time unless everyone is gone...or when it is late at night when they are asleep. I've been learning to just go to a quiet room and spend time reading and praying to get away. The Lord is faithful to provide times like that when we desire to spend time with Him. I just added a new wallpaper to my laptop that has pretty lavender in a field...on it reads Psalm 32:7 and it says, You are my hiding place; You will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah. I also have some soft music playing - Hymnscapes. It is just nice to be here now. This music is very reflective and it is easy to pray with in the background.

As I consider how the Lord is my hiding place. I think about how my life is hidden in Christ. Colossians 3:3 say, For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. It is also sweet to be reminded of how I am constantly being cleansed by Jesus' blood. When putting your trust fully in Christ and what He has done...you become His child. Your past, present and future sins are forgiven and washed away. You can know that your sins will never be held against you and you can enjoy new life.

I am enjoying a beautiful season of closeness to the Lord. My hours at work have not picked back up yet but they will soon and so I am trying not to take my time for granted. I recently read 1 and 2 Samuel. Currently, I am reading the book of Daniel. So, on the side of God being our hiding place, and our lives being hidden with Christ in God. I like this verse, Daniel 2:22 "It is He who reveals the profound and hidden things; He knows what is in the darkness, and the light dwells with Him." We can hide in Him but we can't hide from Him. Jeremiah 23:24 says, "Can a man hide himself in secret places so I do not see him?" declares the Lord. "Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?" delcares the Lord. It is interesting the way 'hiding' is used differently in each passage. I hope these speak to you.

Well, the days are getting dark earlier once again. It can be hard to adjust to little daylight and stay motivated. My son and are getting ready to move again soon. I can't even explain how difficult this last year has been, but it is amazing to look back and see how God has carried us through. It is nice to be able to blog about my experiences and journey with God. There is no other place I would rather be, than walking right along side of God. All my worries and cares that come with the world just fade away and my spiritual vision stays clear. I've been more prayerful and more willing to put away what the flesh wants. It doesn't offer anything good or eternal that I can carry with me later. It is still a struggle but our faith is like a muscle. The more we learn to hate evil and love what is right, our faith becomes stronger. The ways of God and His desires start to become more natural. That is something else I find pretty cool about being a child of God. It isn't natural to be a part of the world anymore. It is natural rather, to grasp our identity in Christ. Not only that, but there are people He places in our lives that we can find love and acceptance. You won't find that in the world. You can be who you are with God and He will remake you...but wayyyy better. My life before Christ was so empty and void of anything true. He adds depth to our days. Don't you want that? Speaking to those who are reading this and haven't yet made the decision to follow Christ. You can start new right now. Don't be afraid...just believe (Luke 8:50). Then of course, pray!