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I finally decided to do an in-depth study of Oswald Chambers’ “My Utmost for His Highest” because my husband recommended it without reservation. My husband is very intelligent and well read and, while I am no slouch in those departments, I usually prefer lighter fare. “My Utmost for His Highest” is anything but light, so as I read each daily devotional, I process it through my poetry. The purpose of the book is to help people to get closer to God and I really want that closer relationship. I want to share my unique perspective on each day’s selection plus some of my other poems and insights.

Thursday, August 5, 2010

August 5 - The Bewildering Call of God

Lord, look at me.
I'm so confused.
The things I believed
Keep You amused.

I thought Your call
Would blast my mind,
Instead it's a whisper,
Hard to find.

Though maybe I'll hear
What You have in store
Now that I know
What I'm listening for.

Help me to live
In Your will every day.
No questions, just trust,
As You sweep self away.
jj/10


Bewildering is such  good word.  How could we not be confused by a God who would save the world, not with kings and conquering armies but with a baby carpenter, born to be crucified for our sins?  Why would I expect such a God to call in an ordinary way, like a dream or vision?  This study is so good for me because, in the midst of chaos and hurry, I have to stop, read, and read again .  I have to stop and think and pray for wisdom.  I have to stop and wait for God to give me the words for my poems.  It is in the stopping that I hear Him.  It is in the stopping that I listen to Him.  "Be still and know that I am God."
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  1. Beth AnnAugust 6, 2010 at 6:30 AM

    Jill, I am so excited about your blog and have put a link on my blog and trackbacks so my readers can go to yours!! Thanks for doing this---it is awesome!!!

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