
One of their favorite games, when my children were small, was hide-and-seek. They loved to hide in places where they thought I could not find them. One such place was behind the living room drapery. When I saw the wiggling bulge in the drapery, I knew exactly where they were. I often pretended not to see it and looked elsewhere for a while.
My youngest daughter could not wait. She jumped out from behind the drapery and shouted, “Here I am, Mama!” Like my daughter, I sometimes, think Jesus can’t see me. I feel isolated and afraid.
How thankful I am for the songs his Spirit stirs in my heart, reminding me of his presence and his promises.
An Isolation Melody Jesus, your word is my assurance I will trust you when I cannot see Where you are and what you’re doing— I feel like I’m in isolation It is very frightening to me I want to see your face I want to see your face I want to see your face And feel your embrace Jesus, your word is my assurance I will trust you when I cannot see Where you are and what you’re doing— I feel the wind; a storm is brewing It is very frightening to me I want to see your face I want to see your face I want to see your face And feel your embrace Jesus, your word is my assurance I will trust you for I know you can see Where I am and what I’m doing— I am not in isolation You are in this space with me If in this time and in this place, I do not see your face Or feel your embrace I’ll compose a song of praise Jesus, your word is my assurance I will trust you when I cannot see Where you are and what you’re doing— One day you will appear and say It’s time to leave; child, come with me Forever, I will see your face Forever, I will see your face Forever, I will see your face Forever, feel your embrace Jane Ault 3/27/ 2020
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