I am Father's favorite, and so are You!
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
You are defined by my love. You asked, and I gave. I gave, and you received. You received, and I increased. I increased, and you rejoiced in my abundance. As you rejoice in new found freedom, I strengthen you to move forward into more. Freedom requires strength. Law does not. The fallen mindset hearkens back to the fruit it ate and falls so easily into the lie of self-sustenance. But you my child I strengthen to walk in the freedom of my love, my joy, my kingdom, my provision. You were born again in Christ to receive an inheritance that I prepared for my children. Receive it like a child.
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.
I love you with an everlasting love. Death and hades cannot overwhelm my love. Descent to hades and the defeat of death were accomplished in my love. No one who loves me is destroyed by death. Death has been conquered. The gates were exploded from within. My descent became your ascent. You will not descend to death and the grave. You have ascended to life in me. Eternal life is in the Son. You are in the Son – united as one.
Rest in the truth of unity. Proclaim my work of restoration. All things have been restored and reconciled in me. My work is finished, is sufficient, is all encompassing. There is nothing for you to add. Can you not rest in this? What would you add to what I have done? Heaven, hell, earth, sea – what is not contained in me? Can anything abide apart from me and my love? I think not!
Align your mind with my truth. Salvation came, Salvation saved, Salvation is not limited by your theology. My salvation reigns supreme despite your theology. Give up your limitations to the God of the impossible, and major in my love. Rest in my joy. See the impossible unfold. Perceive me in others. Look past the flesh and outward appearance. My heart is yours – use it. I abuse no one; I love all. My acceptance is universal. My redemption will not be limited by your thoughts. Selah.
You are named Daughter of God. Born of my love; sustained in my strength. My arm does not grow weary; my heart never fails. My grace is multiplied and everlasting. Your rest is complete – receive my offering to you. Guilt and shame have no place. Do not let the lies strangle who you are in me. I vanquish them with my word. One look of my eyes destroys the accusations. So look deep into me, and you will find no condemnation, no doubt. My faith for you is strong. My love is solid. Rest in my truth. Rest in my loving arms of forgiveness and acceptance. Be one with me in all things, and you will never be confounded or desolate. The wilderness has been transformed by the rivers of my love. The lush garden of my existence awaits all who enter the gate. The entry is wide open, and all can come. Come in and bring yourself to me. Freely receive, and freely bring others to the garden. My prized fruit like jewels await your indulgence – good to eat, good for life. My tree of life flourishes now and forever. Eat only from my tree of bounty, and the fragrance of my love will blossom in you. The fragrance of my love cancels the fragrance of death and destruction. The fragrance of my love cannot be defeated. I have conquered. I continue to conquer the lies of the enemy. Light shines and will not be extinguished. My blessings, my love flood the earth. My kingdom now established expands. Praise and glory surround me, because I AM. You? – you are with me in my glory. See it, taste it, feast in me. My love, my mercy, my power endure.
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.]
If I give you the little black box
What will you do with it
If you look closely you will see no lid
There’s no key hole
It’s black like obsidian
Solid, heavy
What will you do with it
If I give you the little black box
Will you out of frustration break it open
Will you crush it under your feet
Will you be surprised to find it empty
No treasure inside
What was hidden there gone
Crushed, poured out, trampled
Another heart dissolved into the earth
If I give you the little black box
What will you do with it
If you want to be a hero well just follow me
Setting you free logically through contextual interpretations.
A girl and her adventures
The Power of Story
"...that where I am you may be also." Jn.14:3
