Love Lifted Me

One of my favorite hymns is "Love Lifted Me" by James Rowe (1865-1933).

I was sinking deep in sin, far from the peaceful shore,
Very deeply stained within, sinking to rise no more,
But the Master of the sea heard my despairing cry,
From the waters lifted me, now safe am I.

This morning I was awaken early to music pounding from downstairs. Last night it was their voices booming through the flooring and later my neighbor's voice along with his company was heard through the living room wall. Some may have read my previous blogs regarding my sensitivity to noise. Added to that difficulty is the problem of scent. A strong (oil based) perfume scent can cause a physical and even physiological reaction which I have encountered more recently at work. These sounds and scents cause a sinking feeling because I don't have control over what people do or what they wear on their skin.

It's moments like these and other times when my stomach tenses from an inner turmoil that I need to lean into Him. I'm reminded of the beloved disciple. John 13:23 says in the Aramaic Bible in Plain English: "But there was one of his disciples who was supported in his bosom, for whom Yeshua had great affection." (John 13:23).

No one but Jesus can comfort and restore peace to a troubled mind. Like Peter who cried when He started sinking into the stormy seas, Jesus will lift us up (Matthew 14:31). Such is the strength of His love to bring us to a place of safety and rest.