The Lifter

One thing I have cherished over the years is my quiet time with Jesus.

My day is significantly “off course” if I don’t make room for it. Well, as a single mama in ministry, I have found that the only way to get my quiet, uninterrupted time with Jesus, has been by waking up before dawn. There’s just something about waking up to a dark and quiet home before my kiddo is awake that allows me to set the tone for my day. I come downstairs, turn on a lamp, put on some worship music, make my coffee, and sit in the presence of God. There’s truly nothing like it.

Well, one day last week, I just needed comfort from the Father. So, I went through with my usual routine by coming downstairs to spend time with the Lord. And, I became so emotional in that moment as God met me there on the couch. It was as if He was waiting on me to come and meet Him there. Almost immediately, tears began to stream down my face because I felt His presence right there in that moment. My head dropped as I began to pray. And it was as if God placed His hand under my chin, lifted my head, and said, “I am so proud of you.” I began to weep because that was exactly what I needed to hear in that moment.

I was reminded of that day as I read Psalm 3:3-4, which says,

But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high. I call out to the Lord, and he answers me from his holy mountain.

Maybe, today, you need the Lord to place His hand under your chin and lift your head. Can I submit to you that He already knows what you need? He hears you when you speak to Him and He sees you when you just can’t quite find the words.

So today, may He be your shield and the “Lifter of your head.”

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