I had the privilege of sitting with a few broken hearts this past week. Each time I felt complete inadequacy to help them so I would whisper, “Lord, help me help them..” There were moments when my knowledge would want to share one thing…but the Lord would give me clear direction on what each heart needed. So beautiful how simple it is when He is leading. He knows the road they have been on …sometimes I find what typically would be our normal approach with someone is not always the right way for a particular heart…often we must know the past pains and wounds so not to cause further harm with those who have been on a broken road. It reminds me of the old hymn lyrics, “Jesus is tenderly calling…” He is so tender with the lambs. So kind. So gentle. We must too learn His ways that we may be able to love many back to Him…even when the truth seems hard, His kindness ushers it in so that it may truly set one free.
“Your Kindest of Ways”
Bless you dear Jesus
For your kindest of ways
For each gentle mercy
And each tender place.
For loving the people
And pursuing each face
Bless you dear Jesus
For your kindest of ways.
You have every reason
To lower such pain
To judge ever harshly
Our selfish hearts gained.
Yet time and again
When there is a need
You come with such gentleness
It’s amazing to me.
Oh bless you dear Jesus
Please keep me in heart
Your heart… not mine
For mine evil plots.
But yours is so loving
And helps those in pain
So bless you dear Jesus
For your kindest of ways.
September 2, 2017
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