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When God din not part the waters

January 23, 2022

Psalm of Lament

The staff was raised high 

and I was holding my breath,

Expectant to feel strong winds, 

to hear the sounds of miracles,

The roar of might and glory present, 

The confirmation that He was there.

But God did not part the waters. 

My feet on the edge,

Ready to make that very first step,

That was to culminate numerous previous steps

–

Of faith

– a journey of calling, 

of obedience 

and of letting go.

Letting go so that I can let Grace 

Take me, 

Fill me,

Straighten me,

Lead me to

Lift my staff above the raging waters.

But God did not part the waters. 

My feet on the edge,

Ready to make the next step,

Ready to step on the dry land between the parted roaring sea, 

I had faith!

I was ready!

I had dreamed!

But God did not part the waters.

What do I do with these questions, oh Lord?

What do I do with my saddened heart?

What do I do with the wrenching disappointment?

What do I do with You?

God did not part the waters. 

Your work in me takes time.

Longer time in me than in others – 

it seems.

For my waiting feels forever prolonged.

Why? 

Why, oh God, 

why do you have me waiting?

God did not part the waters.

Aren’t You the One who led  me here?

Is this not exactly where you wanted me?

Did you not ask me to lift my hand high above the waters?

Was I a fool to follow?

Was I a fool to believe?

Was I a fool to close my eyes and 

say yes?

God did not part the waters.

My hand held high,

Staff raised above the raging waters,

Nothing but silence,

Heart pounding,

Sweat dripping,

Eyes wide open 

Because Glory has never truly disappointed, 

I will stand here,

Hand held high,

In worship and surrender,

In adoration even when I don’t understand, 

Waiting to hear what’s next.

Because God did not part the waters. 

I will keep standing here, 

For this is the only thing that I know to do:

Feet on the edge,

Looking over the waters,

Because God did not part the waters…

YET!

Jan 23, 2022

23:17 @Home 

Written on a heavy night, when I was quarantining for covid, instead of being in Uganda for the Lifesprings School of Ministry. 

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  • Meet Diana (DU)


    Hello,

    I’m Diana, but my friends call me DU (pronounced Dee-You).

    I live in the capital city of Romania, Bucharest, but I am a farm girl at heart. I love God’s sense of humor, because our apartment is on a street called Farm Road. This is helping me sometimes dream of and seek a slower life, lived surrounded by more nature and natural rhythms. My husband and I serve with an organization called Josiah Venture, an organization passionate about sharing Jesus with young people (they are today’s generation, not just tomorrow’s), and training young leaders to make disciples in Central and Eastern Europe.

    Thank you for stopping by. I wish I could give you a hug. Come on in...

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