I dont know much.....

This morning I found myself feeling a bit anxious as I began to focus on my natural situations thereby taking my eye off of the Lord When I acknowledged in my soul what I was feeling to the Lord the Spirit of God immediately responded, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6. And although I would love to say that this Word quieted my soul as it should I still felt a tugging in my heart. Out of my own frustration and agony of soul I said I said “Right now Lord, I don’t know much, but I know I love you and that may be all I need to know.” I knew this was a portion of a secular song but I could not recall any other words or even who sang it so I just kept repeating it over and over again to my soul because I knew Holy Spirit was ministering to me in this moment; I don’t know much but I know I love you and that may be all I need to know.

So as soon as I could get to a computer I looked up the lyrics and they are as follows:

Lyrics to Don't Know Much by Aaron Neville:

Look at this face,

I know the years are showing.

Look at this life,

I still don't know where it's going.

I don't know much, but I know I love you.

And that may be all I need to know.

Look at these eyes,

They never see what matters.

Look at these dreams,

So beaten and so battered.

I don't know much, but I know I love you.

And that may be all I need to know.

So many questions still left unanswered.

So much I've never broken through.

And when I feel you near me,

Sometimes I see so clearly.

The only truth I've ever known

Is me and you.

Look at this man,

So blessed with inspiration,

Look at this soul,

Still searching for salvation.

I don't know much, but I know I love you.

And that may be all I need to know.

I don't know much, but I know I love you.

And that may be all I need to know.

As I read these lyrics I suddenly realized that truly all things belong to the Lord and He will use all things for His glory because this song in its entirety was the cry of my heart this morning and the Lord in His goodness quicken it into my soul to bring me comfort and peace. I wept and wept as I continued to cry out, I don’t know much but I know I love you and that may be all I need to know. I then said to the Lord in all my searching and seeking, still today I find myself wanting more and more of You. I am like an empty vessel still yet to be filled. This seek is tearing my soul into pieces and I now realize that I don't have an answer, but You do Lord God so please let me be satisfied in my love for You until You reveal the answer to me.

“But if one loves God truly [with affectionate reverence, prompt obedience, and grateful recognition of His blessing], he is known by God [recognized as worthy of His intimacy and love, and he is owned by Him].” 1 Corinthians 8:3

And the Lord said, “My darling girl, rest in My Love. I know your love for Me. And this is the first and great commandment that you would love the Lord your God with all your soul, your mind and your strength. Your obedience and reverence has proven your love for Me and as you continue to flow in this love I will draw nearer to you in the intimacy and fellowship that you so desire. Do not be afraid for this is where you belong and in this season you will be empowered by your love for Me. Remember when one truly loves he puts off himself for the object of his love and affection. And although you have been tired and wearied by your last season you have learned what true loveis. You have learned to walk in true reverence, obedience, and gratitude. So let Love empower you to get up and resume the journey so you may take possession of the promise, says the Lord.

“And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you? He requires only that you fear the Lord your God, and live in a way that pleases him, and love him and serve him with all your heart and soul.” Deuteronomy 10:12

Brothers and sisters in this time when everything is changing and rearranging and when everything that can be shaken is being shaken we need to continue to build on a firm foundation. One very important and vital component of our Foundation is love. Not only must we be persuaded of God’s eternal and unconditional love for us but we must now search our hearts to discover the unfolding of our own unconditional love for Him that compels us to be reverent, obedient and grateful children. As we grow in love we will find the joy and the peace that we so desperately need to press into the promise with confident trust of God’s faithfulness to sustain us through our storms. Zephaniah 3:17 “The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing."