Word of the Day
Precious one, desire of My heart, I do not and will not withhold Myself from you today. My glory and presence abide and tabernacle in the land of your heart. I draw near to you today in discernible ways if you will but take a moment to rest. Many times I am with you and go unnoticed. It is OK because I just love being with you. However, it is My heart’s desire for you to experience the reality of My nearness every moment of your life.
I am ever near to those who worship Me…who call out Abba Daddy. My salvation is near and available for every need…every desire and longing. Because you love My Son and because He dwells in you…abides in you…tabernacles in you…all things are yours. I am yours and you are mine.
Speak to Me. Let Me hear you…let me savor the sound of your voice as you say My name. Never let Me go…never run…never hide. When you feel like running stop. When you feel like hiding run into My embrace. When you feel like letting go, cling and I will cling to you.
Beloved, I am pursuit of you and will not stop…no not ever. Keep a tight grip on Me. Choose to believe no matter what that I cannot condemn you. My grip is secure, bought with priceless blood. I would not have paid such a high price if I did not think you were worth it and I will in no way ever withhold Myself from you. Hope in My unfailing love. Remember, every investment of pain and suffering I endured will have its perfect work and release the intended benefits in your life.
Surely His salvation is near to those who reverently and worshipfully fear Him, [and is ready to be appropriated] that [the manifest presence of God, His] glory may tabernacle and abide in our land Psalm 85:9 Amplified)
For the Lord God is a Sun and Shield; the Lord bestows [present] grace and favor and [future] glory (honor, splendor, and heavenly bliss)! No good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly (Psalm 84:11 Amplified)
Prayer
Lord I speak to you. I call your name, Jesus. I say it over and over until peace floods my soul with cascading rivers of grace. I run to you. I hide in the secret places of your heart. Keep a tight grip on me. Never let me go. You are the delight of My very being. I pursue you with an overwhelming grateful heart of love. I embrace the Cross and the priceless blood You gave on my behalf that I might be with You…be with You…love with You. You are my all in all.
Everything I have experienced has drawn me close to you and therefore worthwhile. You paid such a high price. How can I disregard such a gift by ever thinking less of myself and not agreeing that I am a pearl of great price to You? Forgive me. I open my heart to hear Your words of love and I open my mouth and I sing Your praise.
I speak your name over and over and over. I say, “Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus….Jesus. There is no other name I would rather say…no other love I would rather bask in. I give my heavy burdens to you in exchange for peace and communion. I will not let any burden or heaviness rob my intimacy with You, Lord. I hope in Your unfailing love. Amen.
Reflect and Journal
- Do you think or feel that the Lord withholds Himself from you in any way? If so, why do you think He withholds…your behavior, your lack of faith, your sin, your lack of understanding or any other ineptness you think you might have in any area. Some people who have troubled family situations think they can’t receive from Him and serve Him because someone in their family is not living as they should. The enemy will use anything and anyone to try and separate us from intimacy with the Lord. Yet, God says nothing can separate us from Him…us who are hidden in Christ. Nothing means nothing. Draw near to Him today. He is near.
- Speak out His name, Abba Father, Abba Daddy, Jesus…however you feel led to at this moment and listen to Him…He is near regardless…listen for His voice…it could be simply remembering a Scripture of hope, a song which encourages faith and so much more. Don’t limit His voice to some mystical thing. Remember, His voice sounds like yours and is always encouraging and uplifting even when He is giving instruction or exhortation.
- Contemplate the Lord pursuing you…literally chasing after you at all times no matter the circumstance. He bought you with a price because He thinks you are worth it. Why would He stop after such a great cost? He won’t. Take some time to see Him (use your imagination) pursuing you…running after you and then stop. Let Him draw near.