​This one came up out of the blue recently.  It’s from 2015 (which is why she looks so stinkin’ young – ha!) and from one of my favorite artists – who happens to also be a Louisianian.  I’ve not heard a song of hers I don’t love.  But here’s an oldie but a goodie – a reminder of trust in all things, higher plans and His will over ours. 
 
Isaiah 55:8-9 (New International Version)
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.”
 
Psalm 143:9-11 (New International Version)
“Rescue me from my enemies, Lord, for I hide myself in you. Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground. For your name’s sake, Lord, preserve my life; in your righteousness, bring me out of trouble.”
 
Matthew 26:42 (New Life Version)
“He went away again the second time. He prayed, saying, “My Father, if this must happen to Me, may whatever You want be done.””
 
“When You don’t move the mountains I’m needing You to move, When You don’t part the waters I wish I could walk through, When You don’t give the answers as I cry out to You, I will trust, I will trust, I will trust in You.”
 
Have a great weekend!

​Yesterday, I was almost finished with the message I had been working on for today, but something completely arrested my morning and I didn’t finish it.  The whole day was pretty much interrupted, emotionally and mentally.  It was a difficult day, to say the least.  Based on my morning, I decided early in the day that it was better for me to finish the message tomorrow and then film when I my eyes weren’t swollen. ;) (No need to check on me, that’s not the point, but of course, I appreciate the prayers.)

Then last night, a few minutes before bedtime, I pulled up social media and the first thing up was a video clip of a musician singing.  I saw a few words in closed caption and instantly knew the song and the artist – a song I saved and have listened to since it came out, by an artist I only found a few months ago.  I hadn’t heard of Leanna Crawford nor had I heard a song from her up to that point.  But since then, each song I have heard her sing has met me where I am in that moment.  Last night, “Still Waters” was the song clip that I saw.  Psalm 23 is the foundation of and chorus for that song. I watched the clip, enjoyed the music and her voice, didn’t think much more about it, and went to get ready for bed. 

I usually read from my Sweeter Than Honey devotional at night so I picked it up and turned to the daily entry for yesterday.  The Scripture at the top of the page was this-

“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” – Psalm 23:6

Yep!  Psalm 23, back to back, within 20 mins of each other! And remember, the video popped up on social media and the devotional entry was dated YESTERDAY!  Neither did I search for and the devotion was YESTERDAY’S DATE!

Needless to say, this became front and center for me last night and then again this morning, so today, I share this song with you.  Maybe you’ve heard it, maybe you haven’t.  (In this version, there’s pretty great harmony in the middle, too.)  I’ve broken it down some in the Dig Deeper section below if you’re interested in more commentary. ;)

Whatever is going on in your life, whether big or small, heavy or light, confusing or clear, unexpected or planned, exciting or sad…in all seasons, at all times, in all things, God is there. He is our Shepherd.  Surely goodness and mercy shall follow us all of our days, and by His still waters we’re safe.  I pray we grasp that today.