Following my Father’s Will

“The Lord has a will, and I have a need. To follow that will, to humbly be still. To rest in it, nest in it, fully be blessed in it. Following my Father’s will.” Amy Grant

I love this old song from Amy Grant, not one of the most popular ones but one of my favorites. I still sing it today, seriously, I mean like I sang it today and usually do a few times a week. It brings me deep familiar comfort, like an old blanket that I can wrap myself up in and feel safe and warm.

Today as I was singing it in my car I was overcome with where God has taken me, carried me, lead me, used me over the years. All along he patiently listened to the quiet desires of my heart, the loud longings, the strong willed sound of “I want it my way!” And yet knowing his will was just right for me and was what I needed and have been singing about since I was a teen.

Right there in my car…..

I was sure that even in my most unsure moments that God’s plan for my life has always been at work within me. He has taken my missed turns, dead stops, wrong ways and somehow made the way straight. He has used the gifts and talents that he blessed me with in-spite of my failures and poor choices. He gave me a glimpse of His mighty hand that has been in mine leading me.

It was just a minute, but tears welled up and I knew with certainty I was not alone, his plan for my life was unfolding. I was, and am, and always will be, becoming what he created me to be. I use to think I could be Amy Grant. Now the thought of singing with my guitar still makes my knees a bit weak even though God calls me to do it now and then. No real Rock Star here, just a humbled mom of 5 trying to make a difference in my life and the lives of those I love and meet. But what I do know is that whatever road I find myself on, whether it’s smooth sailing or a steep rocky climb, His presence is always within the plan.

I guess the point is that no matter where he calls me, no matter what his plans are…..I can rest in them, nest in them, fully be blessed in them…..Following my Fathers will.

Thanks Amy for the great tune that has carried me and reminded me almost daily that His will is all I need to wrap myself up in!