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Encounter
Category: Holy Spirit
One, All Along
You Have
You Have
You have made me as the Wind
And the Wind cannot be contained
It blows as it wills
And where it goes
The distance we do not know
You have made me as the Water
And the Water cannot be explained
It flows as it wills
And where it abides
The depths we do not know
You have made me as the Light
And the Light cannot be hidden
It shows as it wills
And where it reaches
The breadth we do not know
You have made me as the Life
And the Life cannot be quenched
It glows as it wills
And where it heals
The length we do not know
BECAUSE
BECAUSE
Do you see me
Do you see me
Because I am there
In the darkest places
In the deepest despair
I am there
Did you stop looking
Did you give up all hope
Because I am there
In the darkest places
In the deepest despair
I am there
Will you look up
Will you hope again
Because I am here
In the darkest places
In your deepest despair
I am here
You see me
You see me
Because I am here
Awe and Doubt
Doubts Meander through your mind Looking for a resting place Gazing at empty spaces Where thoughts have not solidified Awe Thunders through your being Finding a dwelling place Overwhelming hidden spaces Where emotions have been disposed Awful doubt Doubtful awe Thoughts and emotions collide
Fire of Love
The power of my Spirit moves. But it moves in love. This is how you discern – is it in love? If love is not the core, then it is not of me. My very being is love. My substance is love – undiluted, unpolluted, other focused love.
You must grasp this burning love to know me. I burn the darkness from you. I illuminate the darkest corners of your existence. When you embrace this fire it consumes. What is left unscathed is my image in you. My image that has always been there buried under the cares of the world and the hurts that only I can fully see. But don’t despair and don’t be frightened; my fire of love is good. I don’t and I won’t hurt you. Discern with my heart and don’t be afraid of my fiery love. Stronger than death my love is a seal upon your heart, my treasured bride.
No One Should Cry Alone (Lullaby of Heaven)
She’s in pigtails and lace The pretend party is in place She calls to him as he comes through the door Dance with me, Daddy But he is too concerned with his cares So she dances with Mr. Teddy Bear And angels come and surround her heart Jesus holds her in his arms Because no one should dance alone Lullaby of heaven Angels singing love songs Jesus crying and singing along Streams of glory flowing Lullabies of heaven caressing our heart Because no one cries alone He puts on his favorite team’s hat Grabs his glove, ball, and bat He prays maybe this time But he is not chosen He sits on the bench his mind frozen And angels come and surround his heart Jesus holds him in his arms Because no one should play alone Lullaby of heaven Angels singing love songs Jesus crying and singing along Streams of glory flowing Lullabies of heaven caressing our heart Because no one cries alone She stands by the little grave She wasn’t supposed to be pregnant But it happened any way Shunned and shamed the baby came Too soon and too small, she’s lost everything Angels come and surround her heart Jesus holds her in his arms Because no one should cry alone Lullaby of heaven Angels singing love songs Jesus crying and singing along Streams of glory flowing Lullabies of heaven caressing our heart Because no one cries alone [The way I saw this as I wrote it, the angels were both real angels ministering to broken hearts, but they were also symbolic of individuals partnering with Holy Spirit to reach out to others. The first "angel" is a grandfather who comes to the party and dances. The second "angel" is another little child on the playground who says, "come be my friend". The last "angel" is a nurse from the hospital who comes to the graveside to comfort a mother mourning. May we be listening to the quite voice of Holy Spirit who will guide us so that no one cries alone.]
Choice
A choice is made
A heart broken
A life shattered
The tears of the Father water the earth
A choice is made
Self destruction wins
The earth shudders
The blood of the Son waters the earth
A choice is made
Life floods the darkness
Heaven and earth rejoice
The wind of the Spirit harvests the earth
Moments in His Presence (Everlasting Love)
Introduction:
I took some time to go through my journals to look for entries that might be encouraging to others who are seeking to understand their security and identity in the Lord. I’ve titled these posts “Moments in His Presence”, because they flowed out of time spent wrapped in his love and listening to his voice. I pray that they may encourage and bless you.
Everlasting Love
I love you with an everlasting love – a love that will not die and cannot be defeated. You live in me; I live in you. Come to the fullness of the understanding of our unity. I challenge you to fully open yourself up to my love. I demonstrated my love for you at the cross. I demonstrated my love for you through the Holy Spirit. This is enough, but I long to give you even more. The fullness of the Spirit is available to my children. Long for it, and pursue it. Seek and you shall find. I give only good gifts to my children. Take time to seek me – I am waiting for you, and am ever eager to meet with you. I love you in all truthfulness, all faithfulness – a love forever.
The Poor In Spirit
Can we look upon our own poverty – our own emptiness and inability? Earthen vessels easily broken and destroyed – formed out of clay and half-baked in the kiln – fragility in motion. An empty clay shell waiting to be broken, crushed by the world. No strength to withstand the battering forces of the world. The darkness concealed within released when the exterior shatters.
If we gaze upon and accept our total emptiness, poverty, helplessness, what is left? What is the meaning of what has gone before – a shadow, a dark turning of mere existence without purpose, direction, substance?
No! Jesus promised more than this. He promised to fill the earthen vessel with his Spirit, His light. The glory of God shining forth from every crack and imperfection. Darkness banished and weakness replaced with His strength. Divine destiny and purpose revealed.
Are we willing to admit our utter poverty to receive the marvelous riches of His glory?
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:3-10, ESV)
Love Pursues 