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| In the fortress of solitude there is a fire that burns, a patiently quiet sweet Holy Spirit who yearns. "Be still and know that I am God", He says. Penetrating deeply His thoughts and affections in me, He hopes that I stay, that I don't run off and leave. "Be still and know that I am God", my heart resounds! But I have company on their way and plans that I have made; His glory for entertainment, should I trade? Consequently, at this very thought, the intimacy breaks. Until my plans are done, the sweet Holy Spirit quietly and patiently awaits. Though His passionate love for me never dies, yet ever so gently He silently sighs, "Perhaps another place or after your day unwinds, even in your sleep, with me that would be fine. Be still, yes you will. Know you will not. That I am your God and how much you've got." So while I was sleeping, yes, peacefully dreaming, I saw a BLOODY CROSS WITH MY SWEET SAVIOR HANGING!!! |
I got the words to that poem above from feelings deep in my spirit; the feelings being
things that filled my mind with various thoughts that inspired and comforted me.
However, this social exchange of thoughts and feelings would last too long and I'd have
to follow through with plans that I had made (such as watching a movie and eating out
with my friends). This pattern filled my soul with sorrow and frustration. Sorrow, when I
sensed the Holy Spirit was calling me to Himself, to stay a while). Frustration was the
result of my pride, filling me with regret because I missed a blessing.
Our Beloved Jesus paid an awful price to reunite us with God. To restore fellowship He
nailed our sins to the cross, releasing us from shame, guilt, and condemnation. It is true
that (Matthew 27:51) says, "Then behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top
to bottom", granting us access to Him. Oh, but dearly loved one, the veil of His flesh
was torn from top to bottom (Isaiah 52:14) so that He could have access to us.
(Colossians 1:27).
(James 4:5) Tells us that the Spirit who dwells in us, yearns jealously. Are you a
fortress of solitude for the Holy Spirit or a House of fellowship? (James 1:19) says, "My
beloved brethren, let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become
angry.
(Psalm 48:9) "O God, we meditate on your unfailing love." Psalm (77:12) "I will ponder
on all your works and consider all your mighty deeds." When you take a breath, incline
your ear and lift up your eyes to Heaven, and meditate on all His words and know that
the LORD is not only around you, but that He abides in you. (John 14:23)
things that filled my mind with various thoughts that inspired and comforted me.
However, this social exchange of thoughts and feelings would last too long and I'd have
to follow through with plans that I had made (such as watching a movie and eating out
with my friends). This pattern filled my soul with sorrow and frustration. Sorrow, when I
sensed the Holy Spirit was calling me to Himself, to stay a while). Frustration was the
result of my pride, filling me with regret because I missed a blessing.
Our Beloved Jesus paid an awful price to reunite us with God. To restore fellowship He
nailed our sins to the cross, releasing us from shame, guilt, and condemnation. It is true
that (Matthew 27:51) says, "Then behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top
to bottom", granting us access to Him. Oh, but dearly loved one, the veil of His flesh
was torn from top to bottom (Isaiah 52:14) so that He could have access to us.
(Colossians 1:27).
(James 4:5) Tells us that the Spirit who dwells in us, yearns jealously. Are you a
fortress of solitude for the Holy Spirit or a House of fellowship? (James 1:19) says, "My
beloved brethren, let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become
angry.
(Psalm 48:9) "O God, we meditate on your unfailing love." Psalm (77:12) "I will ponder
on all your works and consider all your mighty deeds." When you take a breath, incline
your ear and lift up your eyes to Heaven, and meditate on all His words and know that
the LORD is not only around you, but that He abides in you. (John 14:23)
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