Psalm 61: 1-2 says: “Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer. From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.”
Does that sound like anyone you know? I don’t know about you, but it sounds an awfully lot like me at times. So often when I get caught up in ‘doing life’, I forget to look up. I may not be at the end of the earth but many times I am at the end of my rope, just barely hanging on. I may be having a stressful day at work or simply not be feeling well. I might have a full-to-overflowing schedule that leaves little time for intimacy with the Lord. I might have too much month left at the end of the money. I might have spewed forth a few choice words toward my husband that caused a great chasm to develop in our relationship. I just may want to close the door on the world and say, “Calgon, take me away!!”
It is in those times that I need to stop, look around at where I am and remember that there is Someone who is a stable rock, a firm foundation when the sands of my life seem to be shifting and shaking.
In the past few weeks I have been reminded of the importance of clinging to that Rock that is higher than I. As I dealt once again with the emotions surrounding the topic of my previous posts (the spec house that will not sell), I was reminded to look up to the Rock and seek Him. In fact, as I prayed about the house and other issues, the Lord asked me a question that demanded an answer. He said, “Do you desire to sell the spec house more than you desire intimacy and fellowship with Me? What is the desire of your heart?”
What a question!! I do desire to sell that spec house and be rid of it, but as I pondered His question, the realization hit me afresh and anew that, I desire Him. I want Him!! I want His Presence!! I want to seek Him with everything that is within me. I want to dwell in His Presence all the days of my life until I see Him face to face in eternity. I want to feel that ‘smiling nod of God’ on my life and ministry because I am being obedient to His will and His call. I want to meet Him every day in quietness and intimacy as I pray and study His Word. I want JESUS more than anything!!
So, if you are in a situation where your heart is growing faint and you feel like you are at the ends of the earth, look up. Look at the Rock that is higher than you!! Determine today that you want Jesus more than you want anything else in this life. When you do, peace and joy will flow in abundance into your heart!!
