Word of the Day
Vibrant pools of intrinsic life are formed and fed by underground springs of tender devotion between us. All life giving pools are formed by shalom moments of kindhearted affectionate love for one another.
Beloved, I can wait no longer. I am compelled by My great love, compelled by past joys. I am coming, interrupting, to stir your pool, to draw from the well of salvation within you (Isaiah 12:3).
Yes, I see the many things you do for Me and these are good, but don’t ever let yourself think—doing things for Me—is the same as being with Me. I don’t love you because you “do.” I love you because you are.
Open your heart. Let go of any unworthiness you might feel due to lack of personal time with Me and come close. I am here. Never let busyness rob your intimate moments with Me. Remember, doing is not the same as being—being births doing. I am always waiting with open arms. Open your innermost self, for I am here to stir remembrances of our sweet whispers to each other, our declarations of mutual love. I am singing over you, My dew of the morning, for I am ravished with an endearing love only you can satisfy.
O, how I love you. The time to drink deeply in most unimaginable ways has come. Seize the moment, My love. Seize the day of My visitation and let it bring about a complete infusion of your life and heart. Take My hand and come into Me—into intimacy with Me. Dance with Me. All My tenderhearted moments of love are yours…Read Complete Love Letter…
For an angel of the Lord went down at appointed seasons into the pool and moved and stirred up the water; whoever then first, after the stirring up of the water, stepped in was cured of whatever disease with which he was afflicted (John 5:4 Amplified)
Response to Pools of Shalom by Patricia Ann Conner
Dear Brenda
I begin to see people. They flash through my mind more and more quickly. I see the ravages of sin upon man and upon the earth. Even as I witness the ugliness and horror of sin, I am amazed to find I am still completely surrounded by the living Words of God! I see creation fallen, yet the Word remains.
I look farther ahead in time and see men and women; at first only a few, then multitudes. They begin to stand up and reach into the atmosphere to lay hold of the Words of light. Great miracles begin to take place—healings in spirit soul and body, as God’s people learn to take what is already available and appropriate it for the Kingdom. It is so easy! Whatever the need is, the Word is already available. When God spoke “Let there be,” His creative Words went forth and began to create, and they have never stopped. They are ours for the taking; for every need. God’s Word says that God has given us everything pertaining to life and godliness. (1 Peter 1:3) It is our birthright as sons and daughters!
I feel Jesus smile. He gathers me up and holds me tightly in His arms and kisses me tenderly. I feel complete peace and rest as Jesus holds me safely in His arms. I never want to leave, but Jesus desires that all would come to Him. No one is excluded unless they choose to be.
After this experience was over, I had to stay and worship for a few more minutes. God is so good! I don’t think we have any idea of what He has in store for us or who we truly are. He loves you so much and, He yearns to be with you!!! God has never left you or forsaken you. He holds you, even now, in the palm of His hand
Prayer
Lord, my heart is your abiding place and is full of peaceful pools of covenant relationship with You. I open my whole being, mind, body and soul to experience the fullness of who You are. I will not limit You to my own misconceptions or the traditions of men. Your boundaries are limitless and there is nothing you cannot do. All my unworthiness fades like night at the dawning of day. I remember all Your kindness to me and the many times You have washed me with the Word. My heart is overwhelmed by Your ravishing love. I do because of love. I am because of love. Consume me! Overwhelm me with love. I am yours Amen.
Reflect and Journal
- Reflect and Journal How makes you feel to think that your Father in heaven sings over you, waits for you and longs for time with you.
- Reflect on this: “Being with you is My favorite thing to do.”
- Write a letter of devotion to Him.