I’ve been immersing myself in love. More specifically God’s love for creation and for me individually. And when I’m in the valley I’m able to see His presence in more evident and profound ways.
Today, as I opened my daily reading from Jesus Calling, I was struck again by His perfect timing.
Let my LOVE seep into the inner recesses of your being. Do not close off an part of yourself from Me. I know you inside and out, so do not try to present a “cleaned up” self to Me. Wounds that you shut away from the LIght of My Love will fester and become wormy. Secret sins that you “hide” from Me can split off and develop lives of their own, controlling you without your realizing it.
Open yourself fully in My transforming Presence. Let My brilliant Love-Light search out and destroy hidden fears. This process requires time alone with Me, as My Love soaks into your innermost being. Enjoy My perfect Love, which expels every trace of fear.
Psalms 139:1-4, 23-24; 1 John 4:18 (AMP)
I realize that the timing of reading this particularly meaningful passage may be purely coincidental, and there are several people I know who would reject any other explanation. But to me, for me, this in not coincidental but the hand of God comforting me during this time of sadness. He knew that one day, I would be compelled to buy this book and on July 28th, 2011 I would need these words, these love-filled, ministering words read and planted into my heart.
Thank you God for knowing me this well. For planning my life, my days, my moments. Each day is ordained, is planned and You are there. You know when I lie down and when I rise. You never leave, only I become blind to the everyday gifts and treasures screaming of Your faithfulness. The glimmer of goodness is seen when treading through the valley of shadows, the bright light of your love up ahead, reminding me constantly that I am not alone and need not fear. You will not abandon me. You call me beautiful. You know my name.
Love.