Oh, to overcome these things day after day...
Battle.
Struggle.
Apathy.
Decreasing... slowly.
Very... slowly...
But I have been given a portion of joy, albeit small.
And I am holding onto it, practically for life.
"Come to My secret, quiet place."
'But I already have, Lord God. I'm in a secret, quiet place, aren't I?'
... "No... you haven't. Come to My secret, quiet place, and step up to My table."
Who would refuse?
He loves me.
'He has taken me to the banquet hall, and his banner over me is love.'
[Song of Songs 2:4]
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Click here to revisit Chapter 239.
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September 11, 2010
May 3, 2010
Ch. 704 - In Love
Sometimes it is absolutely wonderful to spend time alone.
Today I went on a walk.
Alone.
And it was lovely. Just lovely.
The sun was shining, a slight breeze cooled the air.
Tree leaves have budded.
Grass is lush and green.
Flowers are blooming.
[I love spring.]
I was completely captivated by God's beautiful creation.
Romanced.
I may have been physically alone.
But I was walking with my Lord God, and I was so glad for His company... His presence. It was simply pleasant. A comfort.
He loves me.
And I love Him.
But more than that, I am in love with Him.
He delights in me.
" 'See! The winter is past;
the rains are over and gone.
Flowers appear on the earth;
the season of singing has come,
the cooing of doves
is heard in our land.
The fig tree forms its early fruit;
the blossoming vines spread their
fragrance.
Arise, come, my darling;
my beautiful one, come with me." '
[Song of Songs, 2:11-13]
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Ch. 704, Part Two:
So. Kind of random, but... if you've followed this blog at all, you'll know that I have, at times, used Bible verses as a post.
That's it.
Words from the Bible.
No thoughts.
Insights.
Revelations.
Just words.
I figure, 'Sometimes that's all you need, you know?'
But I myself call those posts "cop-outs".
There have been multiple days in a row, even, where I do this. And the reasons as to why vary. I used to simply not care. Yet as I look back on random posts, I realize how greatly it bothers me...
Three cheers for OCD!
Thus, I have decided to go back throughout the blog and edit those posts. I will add to them whatever comes to mind as I read those verses which I had [usually] hurriedly typed down as I played catch-up or whatever.
I'm totally stoked to do this, actually, because it'll be good to have one more interjection in my day to get into God's word.
For each day I write a new post - no more simple Bible verse posts from here on out - I will go back and edit one post, until there are no more posts with only Bible verses. What a fabulous plan. I'm so great. And humble.
Click here to revisit Chapter 29.
Today I went on a walk.
Alone.
And it was lovely. Just lovely.
The sun was shining, a slight breeze cooled the air.
Tree leaves have budded.
Grass is lush and green.
Flowers are blooming.
[I love spring.]
I was completely captivated by God's beautiful creation.
Romanced.
I may have been physically alone.
But I was walking with my Lord God, and I was so glad for His company... His presence. It was simply pleasant. A comfort.
He loves me.
And I love Him.
But more than that, I am in love with Him.
He delights in me.
" 'See! The winter is past;
the rains are over and gone.
Flowers appear on the earth;
the season of singing has come,
the cooing of doves
is heard in our land.
The fig tree forms its early fruit;
the blossoming vines spread their
fragrance.
Arise, come, my darling;
my beautiful one, come with me." '
[Song of Songs, 2:11-13]
......
Ch. 704, Part Two:
So. Kind of random, but... if you've followed this blog at all, you'll know that I have, at times, used Bible verses as a post.
That's it.
Words from the Bible.
No thoughts.
Insights.
Revelations.
Just words.
I figure, 'Sometimes that's all you need, you know?'
But I myself call those posts "cop-outs".
There have been multiple days in a row, even, where I do this. And the reasons as to why vary. I used to simply not care. Yet as I look back on random posts, I realize how greatly it bothers me...
Three cheers for OCD!
Thus, I have decided to go back throughout the blog and edit those posts. I will add to them whatever comes to mind as I read those verses which I had [usually] hurriedly typed down as I played catch-up or whatever.
I'm totally stoked to do this, actually, because it'll be good to have one more interjection in my day to get into God's word.
For each day I write a new post - no more simple Bible verse posts from here on out - I will go back and edit one post, until there are no more posts with only Bible verses. What a fabulous plan. I'm so great. And humble.
Click here to revisit Chapter 29.
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