I went to a house church last Sunday. It was lovely and incredible. We sang this hymn, “Jesus, Lover of My Soul,” and I haven’t heard it in such a long time. This lyric really stood out to me.
It’s from Psalm 40:2. “I waited patiently for the Lord; And He inclined to me, And heard my cry. He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, Out of the miry clay, And set my feet upon a rock, And established my steps.” (NKJV)
It’s about how God listens when we cry out to Him and He picks us up and sets us on His firm foundation. And about faith persevering through trials.
This lyric truly pierced my heart because lately I’ve been feeling so stuck in my grief. I even told my husband how I feel like I’ve been stuck in quicksand or mud since August when we lost our baby, trying to get through, but not going anywhere. Miry clay is described as sticky, swampy clay that traps you.
This Sunday God pulled me out of that miry clay. Through my best friend telling me to stop isolating myself and a new friend inviting us to their house church. God set me on the rock and reminded me how much He loves me. He comforted me and then He showed me a picture of Jesus holding a baby in His arms; such a needed reminder that my sweet baby is safe and loved. I will meet them in Heaven someday. Life has been hard lately, but there is renewed joy in Jesus.
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.”
Matthew 5:4, 8 ESV
Jesus, lover of my soul. Jesus, I will never let You go. You’ve taken me from the miry clay. You set my feet upon a rock. And now I know. I love You. I need You. I will worship You until the very end.
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