Monday, November 30, 2009

Love note from Jesus

My Precious Friend,

I just wanted to let you know how much I love and care about you and how I greatly desire to become a meaningful part of your life. This morning when you awoke, I was already there with you in the light of My beautiful sunshine that filled your room. I was hoping that you would say "Good Morning" to Me; you didn't. So, I thought maybe it was just a little too early in the day for you to notice Me.

Again, I tried to get your attention when you stepped out of your door. I kissed your face with a soft gentle breeze. I breathed upon you my fragrant sweet breath scented with flowers. Then I sang you a love song through the birds in the trees. You just walked right past Me.

Later on in the day, I watched over you as you were talking with some of your friends. How I wished that you would talk to Me also. I waited and waited, but you just went along your way. This afternoon I sent you a refreshing shower and glistened to you from each rain drop. I even shouted to you a time or two with thunder trying to get your attention. Then, I painted you a lovely rainbow in the midst of my fluffy white clouds. I just knew you would see Me then, but you were unaware of my presence.

This evening to close your day, I sent you a beautiful sunset. After that, I hoped that you would see Me and wink back. You never did.

Tonight, when you went to bed, I spilled moonlight upon your face to let you know that I was there with you. I was hoping that you would talk to Me a little while before you went to sleep. You never said a word. It hurts Me deeply; however, I continued to watch over you all through the night thinking that, maybe, just maybe, you would say hello to Me in the morning.

Each and every day, I have revealed myself to you in many strange and wondrous ways hoping that you would accept Me as your Shepherd. For, I am the only One that can supply you with all your needs. My love for you is deeper than the deepest ocean and bigger than the great blue sky. I have so very much to give to you and also share with you. Please let Me hear from you soon.

Your loving friend forever,
Jesus

God's Love Note

Everyone longs to give themselves completely to someone,
to have a deep soul relationship with another,
to be loved thoroughly and exclusively.
But God says to a Christian:
"No, not until you are satisfied, fulfilled,
and content with being loved by Me alone.
With giving yourself totally and unreservedly to Me,
with having an intense personal and living relationship
with Me alone.
Discovering that only in Me is your satisfaction to be found.
Then you will be capable of the perfect human relationship
that I have planned for you.
You will never be completely united with another until
you are united with Me;
-exclusive of anyone or anything
-exclusive of any other desires or longings.
I want you to have the best. PLEASE allow Me to give it to you.
I want you to stop planning and stop wishing and allow Me,
expecting the greatest things and listen and
learn the things I tell you.
You just wait-
That's all
Don't be anxious.
Don't worry.
Don't look around at things others have received or that
I've given them. Don't look at the things you THINK you want.
Just keep looking to Me or you'll miss what I am to show you.
And then, when you're ready, I'll surprise you with a love
far more wonderful than any you could dream of.
You see, until you are ready, and until the one
I have is ready for you, (and I am working
even at this moment to have both of
you ready at the same time).
Until you are both satisfied exclusively
with me and the life that I have prepared for you,
you won't be able to experience the love that exemplifies
your relationship with me, and this is the PERFECT love.
And dear one, I want you to have this most wonderful love,
I want you to see me in the flesh a picture of your relationship
with Me and enjoy materially and concretely the
everlasting union of beauty, perfection, and love.
Know that I love you.
I am God. Know it, and be satisfied!"

Some verses running through my mind and heart today

There's been lots going on for me the last month or so...lots of changes, lots of obstacles, and LOTS and LOTS of hurdles to overcome.

Some verses that have been helping me out tonight and regain some focus on my studies are the following. Thought I would share.

Romans 12:2

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

2 Peter 3:9

The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.

1 Corinthians 10:13

No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.


Psalm 34:17-20

When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all. He keeps all his bones; not one of them is broken.


Colossians 2:5
For though I am absent in body, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good order and the firmness of your faith in Christ.

Matthew 18:19

Again I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven.

Luke 18:1

And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart.


Joshua 1:9

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

1 John 2:27

But the anointing that you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about everything, and is true, and is no lie—just as it has taught you, abide in him.

Genesis 31:49

And Mizpah, for he said, “The Lord watch between you and me, when we are out of one another's sight.

Matthew 5:39-41

But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if anyone would sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles.

Matthew 5:43-48

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? And if you greet only your brothers, what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same?

1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.

Mark 9:41

For truly, I say to you, whoever gives you a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ will by no means lose his reward.

Matthew 25:34-40

Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.’ Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you?


Matthew 19:19

Honor your father and mother, and, You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”


1 Corinthians 13:1-13

If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give away all I have, and if I deliver up my body to be burned, but have not love, I gain nothing. Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

I <3 New York

Today I worked on mounds and mounds of homework and work... (seems to be the case lately) however I did it in good spirits. I need a break from the homework, yet cant seem to tear myself away from the computer before my class starts.

I was blessed with the opportunity to go and visit a man who I've come to care about quite dearly this past weekend, and feel inclined to write about it. I was absolutely nervous going to visit. I was 90 percent excited, 5 percent nervous, 3 percent overwhelmed, and the last two percent was lost somewhere in the fear of flying.

However, from the moment I arrived in NY, I felt a sense of comfort. Even though I waited an hour in the airport for my ride to get there ( a few wrong turns and a necessary stop for a sombrero for a Halloween costume) I felt at ease even in the airport. I had this feeling of "everything is going to be just fine"

When Mike arrived, everything fell into place, and all those questions that were racing in my mind before that moment went away. I was instantly just as happy as I had been every moment leading up until my trip. I felt at ease, and just fell into conversation (as always) with this man that I can honestly say I feel was made just for me.

We got back home around 10pm, explored the house and area, took a brief "nap" on the couch and then decided to go to a Halloween party. We could have been doing anything and it would have been equally as fun.

The next day we went to his church where there was a wonderful message delivered on Ruth. A message that I am truly glad we heard that day. We visited a local farmers market, got some pumpkins and cider then headed off to Delmar. $3.00 for 2 ciders, and 2 pumpkins....and I got to pet a donkey...imagine that...:)

After that was lunch with the Bredderman's... where I felt even more at home. I felt welcomed, and really saw first hand why their son turned out so great.


We then visited Thatcher park, talked a bit about our weekend thus far, and explored the beautiful sights that the Albany area has to offer. This is also the park where our relationship "officially" started. We also took part in our own little photoshoot that I'm very happy about because they are photos I've been looking at pretty regularly since my departure.

Then it was time to meet some friends and watch the more than hyped up packer game. Although not a huge fan of sports, Mike found it in him to watch the entire thing :) Again, I felt instantly welcomed into the group, and felt completely comfortable with them. With him.

MY favorite part of the weekend is pretty hard to pinpoint as it was all very enjoyable and fun, but if I had to it would either be church or the night without sleep before I left. We didn't do much of anything. Enjoyed eachothers company, talked about each other, life, and listed to all different kinds of music just while laying there talking. This is something so simple, yet meant so very much.

We left Delmar around 3am, on the way to the airport so I could make my 6am flight. I wish the weekend could have been longer, but there is much more God has in store for our relationship, and I can't wait for the 13th :)