May 13, 2013

Settle my heart

I Samuel 13:11-12 “…Saul replied, ‘When I saw that the men were scattering, and that you did not come at the set time, and that the Philistines were assembling at Micmash…I felt compelled to offer the burnt offering.'” (NIV)*

Firepit (photo by Patty Perkins)

I so relate to Saul. He had good reason to take action. His troops were scattering, Samuel didn’t show up at the designated time, and the enemy was assembling. Every ounce of emotion had to be shouting, “Do something!”

But…he should have waited on God’s anointed to make the burnt offering. His heart was driven by fear and he felt compelled to take control. That’s what I so relate to.

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Lord, settle my heart–

Replace fear with trust in you.

When I lose man’s approval

And troops scatter.

When circumstances loom large

And help doesn’t come.

Lord, settle my heart–

Replace fear with trust in you.

And help me…to wait.

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by Patty Perkins

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About Patty Perkins

I'm Patty, writer of the devotional blog, Beside Quiet Waters. I love writing, reading and taking long walks with my camera. I've been married to my loving husband for 40 years. We have two grown sons, two lovely daughters-in-law, and two amazing grandchildren. I am thankful for a place to share spilled ink, in hopes of encouraging others to find daily hope and inspiration in God's Word. View all posts by Patty Perkins

This entry was posted on Monday, May 13th, 2013 at 6:16 pm and tagged with Christian, Christian Poetry, Devotional, fear, Samuel, Saul, The One Year Bible, trust, Wait and posted in Devotional. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed.

6 responses to “Settle my heart”

Holistic Wayfarer
May 13th, 2013 at 11:06 pm

You make me think more deeply on the psychology of impatience. I think our wish or attempt to move God’s hand is actually an attempt to be like God.

https://aholisticjourney.wordpress.com/2013/04/13/breathless/

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- Patty Perkins
  May 14th, 2013 at 7:22 pm
  
  Well said…when I want to do things my way in my timing…I’m trying to be like God. Appreciate your stopping by!
  
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Caddo-Jael
May 13th, 2013 at 11:31 pm

Wow, great message Patty–I needed that tonight! God bless you BIG–love, sis Caddo

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- Patty Perkins
  May 14th, 2013 at 7:23 pm
  
  Thank you, dear Caddo:)
  
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speakpeacealways
May 14th, 2013 at 1:04 am

*sigh* its so hard to wait… everything within me wants to fidget and DO something…

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- Patty Perkins
  May 14th, 2013 at 7:25 pm
  
  Agreed. Doing is much easier than waiting…Thanks for stopping by!
  
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