Run to the Father ~ Cody Carnes
HE WHO dwells in the secret place of the Most High
shall remain stable and fixed under the shadow of the Almighty [Whose power no
foe can withstand]. ~ Psalm 91:1 AMPC
My kids love to play hide-and-seek. They love to find new
places to hide while the other is distracted and then yell, “Boo!” when they’re
discovered. Regardless of where they hide, they always know to come find me in
my “secret place” in the mornings. I’ve always had a “secret place,” where I
could “get away” with God.
The other morning, burdens hung heavily upon me. I sat on
my bed, writing my prayers to God about all my frustrations, fears, needs, and
worries. When my pen stopped, Holy Spirit called me into the secret place. As
soon as I stepped inside, I could feel God’s presence envelope me.
There’s nothing mystical about the floor of my closet,
with my clothes hanging near my head. I know God will meet me anywhere. But
here, I’ve asked questions and received answers; I’ve done research and found
God’s treasures; and I’ve spent countless hours in battle through prayer and
have seen results. The secret place is not about a location, but an expectation.
When I enter the secret place of the Most High, I know He’ll meet me
here.
The other morning was no different. Almost as soon as I
sat down, the words, “He will quiet you with His love,” leapt from the verse I
have taped to the wall, (Zephaniah 3:17). As I cried tears of a child who is known
by her Father, all I could do was thank Him: Thank you for knowing me so
well. Thank you for hearing me, and for ensuring that I hear You, too.
Where do you go to “get away” with God? Because His
Spirit lives inside you, God is always with you. Remember, it’s not about
location, but expectation. Where do you expect Him to meet with you?
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 NIV84
©Heather Potts 2020
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