Inspired by Spiritual Intimacy III
Posted: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
by Avis Ward
GeoVi's Home for Pregnant Teens
When quiet moments of meditation call to me, I still my thoughts. In this Holy place all is pure, fresh and new. I step in the stillness leaving behind any past mistakes, letting the future wait. I wait on the Holy Spirit to usher me into His presence.
“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." —Isaiah 40:31 KJV
I enter into His presence, gently and powerfully. I begin to receive in these precious moments of stillness. Prayers have already been prayed so there’s no need to ask for anything. “I acknowledge my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the LORD; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah." — Psalm 32:5 KJV
My cleansing begins and so does the intimacy with God the Father. I give thanks as I bow down in total submission. It is an honour to be in the presence of God Almighty. Tears of gratefulness flow joyously and with complete surrender.
I am wrapped in a cloak of forgiveness that is always within my reach. He leads me in revelations of prayer. I’m given instructions, my steps ordered. I see through spiritual eyes. There is clarity, peace and serenity. The Father, Son and Holy Spirit restore my soul. “One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek, inquire for, and [insistently] require: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord [in His presence] all the days of my life, to behold and gaze upon the beauty [the sweet attractiveness and the delightful loveliness] of the Lord and to meditate, consider, and inquire in His temple." —Psalm 27:4 (Amplified Bible)
He is Omniscient. He never leaves you to be with me. He is Omnipresent. Like a child calling for her father, I cry out to Him. He is there. He called me friend and is the best friend I have ever had. He is El Shaddai, God Almighty. He is All-That and more! He is!
I now begin again, to live the life which I was born— a life of wisdom, strength, and understanding. I live a life of peace. For everything there is a season— this is my season of renewal. I pray the Prayer of Jabez as I leave the Realm where I was taken by the Holy Spirit.
Thank you, Sweet Holy Spirit, for the renewal of mind, body and soul. I am whole, well, and free! Now is my time to renew my dreams and let my faith expand. Now is the time to “mount up with wings as eagles" and soar!
© 2007 by Avis Ward of GeoVi’s Home For New Life
Avis, Beautifully done. Just what I needed this morning. I will come back and read this again.Steve, you've helped to make my day. Thank you for that! I'm happy to have added to yours. You're wonderful with the comments. They're appreciated. :)
Avis, you have a very close relationship with the Lord. I only wish I could feel that close to him. thank youThank you, David. Yes I do and it's something I am deliberate about, my relationship with the Lord. I desire the same for you and everyone else. Since you have said: "I wish I could feel that close to him," then you can, David. My heart rejoiced as I read those words. What can I do to help, David?
"...He is Omniscient. He never leaves you to be with me. He is Omnipresent. Like a child calling for her father, I cry out to Him. He is there. He called me friend and is the best friend I have ever had. He is El Shaddai, God Almighty. He is All-That and more! He is!..." Amen, Avis! If only we give over all of our trust, He will never abandon us. This is not easy for the world as we know it to understand but it is THE ANSWER to all of its confusion and searching. I see you and Robert and others on this site ministering through the written word and my prayer has been that others who do not believe are touched. Thank you for bringing me back where I needed to be.Judi, Amen! He is THE ANSWER! Every situation I face, I find the answer in the Word of God. It makes me so happy to know you, Steve, Robert and others are believers. I agree with you in prayer that others who do not believe are touched by those of us who do believe. Not one of us has said we're perfect. We have a relationship with Christ. Judi, your comments along with everyone else's sincerely blessed me. Thank you.
