I Wish

But if I say I’ll never mention the LORD or speak in his name, his word burns in my heart like a fire. It’s like a fire in my bones! I am worn out trying to hold it in! I can’t do it! [Jeremiah 20.9]

I think I know this feeling (at least to some degree).

Anyone who has read much of what I have written over the years knows well that what I say here could easily been seen as harsh. And, maybe that is so... However, if MY house was on fire and I was soundly asleep inside, I think I would appreciate someone sounding an alarm no matter how harsh it seemed if it roused me from my slumber saving my life!

I admit though, I wish I could only say things everyone wants to hear. Many times I have wished I never even acknowledged any kind of calling on my life living with no compulsion whatsoever to speak truth...

But then... But if I say I’ll never mention the LORD or speak in his name, his word burns in my heart like a fire. It’s like a fire in my bones! I am worn out trying to hold it in! I can’t do it!

Argh!

Father, my life is Yours, and what is comfortable to me really matters not. Use me as You will.