Just Say The Words

A parent's ear is trained to a child's call or cry in the still of night. I remember even the sniff or cough of one of my boys was enough to put my feet on the floor. We aren't always welcoming recipients to things God sovereignly allows in our lives. Our good response is usually to the tune of the Hebrews in their wilderness, each verse filled with rebellion and complaining! Dare we deny that "every good gift and every perfect gift is from above." Oh, how much better we could have planned our lives! A surrender or resignation to God's divine will is certainly more in line with a grateful heart. Rutilius in 1604 wrote, "for hearts unthankful can no blessing find." How do we as children of God - Abba, Father - tune our hearts to sing His praise? Wm. Law wrote, "Whenever, therefore, you find yourselves disposed to uneasiness or murmuring at any thing that is the effect of God's providence over you, you must look upon yourself as denying either the wisdom or goodness of God." Because we are His dear children, The Father's ears and heart are ever-listening for the sweet sound of His child's voice. Let the sound be one of deep gratitude and eagerness to draw near in love and obedience. Abba, Father ... just say the words.