Journals of the Heart

Word of the Day

I have come on the wings of the wind to meet with you, only to find you focused on the many distractions of the world. My heart aches, longs, and desires. My very essence yearns to commune. O, how I have missed you. I long to draw you away into journeys of discovery?draw you into unexplored places of My heart. Won’t you come?

Don’t let the busyness of life devour your days or make the pools of devotion in your heart stagnant. I can’t bear to see you give in to mediocrity when I have so much to give. There are realms and portions of My heart belonging only to you. Wouldn’t you like to see?

Maybe if I tell you how I see things—how I see and feel about you—desire will entice you and woo you into the recesses of cinematic revelation dwelling within My being. “What is that?” you ask. Open the eyes of your heart by faith and you will see. Like the plot of a movie, all will unfold and bring revelation into every area of your life . . . and with perfect timing. Therefore, listen carefully to My words of love and read between the lines—see between the lines. And very soon I will take you on pilgrimages into Me.

Prepare your heart by denouncing all unbelief and past stereotypes. Refuse all fear, for you are safe in Me. Holy Spirit will always glorify Me and not lead you astray. Prepare yourself for passage into supernatural experiences by taking some time to rest in Me, to soak in My presence.

Beloved, film is on the reel and the movie is about to begin. You, My most favorite one, have the lead, the starring role. Join Me on an adventure of a life time?just one of many adventures to come….Read Complete Love Letter…

The LORD your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with his love, He will rejoice over you with singing (Zephaniah 3:17 NIV).

The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness. I will build you up again and you will be rebuilt, O Virgin Israel. Again you will take up your tambourines and go out to dance with the joyful” (Jeremiah 31:3-4 NIV).

Response to Wings of the Wind by Patricia Ann Conner

Dear Brenda,

I believe a poor self-image and the lack of understanding of how God sees us, are two of the greatest hindrances to moving into deeper relationship with Him. If we do not like ourselves, or feel unworthy, we will not actively pursue intimate encounters with God.

In May, 2002, God gave me a revelation that has altered everything in my relationship with Him. I bought a CD by Rhonda Gunn called:”I Wonder If.” The last song is titled;”Dreamer”. Every time I heard this song, I had a mental picture of a rider, riding hard through the countryside, searching for his love. I was new to spiritual encounters, so I simply thought I was imagining it. After a few days, I finally realized God was trying to speak to me. So, I asked for more.

Rhonda sings:”He came riding with His shining vision, in search of His hearts only love. Driven by passion of her in white linen, she’s all that He’s ever dreamed of. Though He found her all broken and ragged, it matters not, cause you see; her rags could not hide all that He knew she could be…”

In my spirit, I begin to see a rider, riding hard through the countryside. He keeps asking Himself:”Where is she? Where is My love?” Then He finds me; dirty, lost and afraid. I do not want Jesus to see me in this condition. The pain of rejection will be more than I can bear! I cower, face down in the dirt, but Jesus leaps off His horse and runs to me. Instead of disdain or rejection, He gently covers me with His robe and cradles me tenderly in His arms. Jesus keeps whispering:”My love, I’ve found My love.” He picks me up very tenderly, places me on His horse and begins leading me towards His castle. The last thing I see is my Lord, standing on the highest balcony of the castle. He reaches back inside the door, takes my hand and leads me out onto the balcony. Once there, Jesus presents me to His kingdom. I am no longer dirty and dressed in rags. I am now beautiful and dressed as His queen.

It doesn’t matter what condition we are in. It is hard to comprehend, but Jesus, the Lord of the universe, comes looking for us! He loves us just as we are and we have nothing to prove. God is desperately seeking those who will press in and truly know Him. Will it be you?

Prayer

Lord, please forgive me for being distracted by the busyness of life?for letting my focus become preoccupied by worldly distractions. You are the love of my heart and I cling to You.

I declare, “I am loved by the Lord. I am His favorite one and I long in the deepest places of my heart to pour my life out in His presence. I desire the Lord more than all the world has to offer me. I rise up on eagle’s wings and meet the Lord in the secret place of His love. I hear His voice and I do not listen to another. I am captivated by Him and commune with Him at all times. He has captured my heart. My paths are directed by His hand and every journey planned for me will unfold before my very eyes. I choose to come and rest in the presence of the Lord. Where He goes, I go.” Amen

Reflect and Journal

1. What “busyness of life” has captured your attention, your heart?

1. Have you ever imagine the Lord aching to be with you, missing you while you go about your day? Reflect on this and let Him create homesickness in you for His communion, His presence.