Good Monday morning,
Today is a really great day. You will find me and my daughter sitting on a riverbank, fishing. Yep, us two girls packed the tackle box, the poles some provisions and are in the mountains praying a rainbow trout will be our dinner. And yes, we clean them ourselves. eeeek… gross. I know…Go figure.
So while I'm away, I want to introduce a new friend of mine, December Long (yes, she was born in December… I bet you never forget her name *grin*) I met December for the first time at the National Day of Prayer where I was invited to pray for our city and nation. And then I came to find out that December would be sharing a devotion at the retreat where Dineen and I were to speak (May).
December shared a letter spoken to her by the Holy Spirit. And today I'm sharing it with all of you. Today is Part I and on Friday, Part II. I will be back next week and perhaps with a few photos from our fishing adventure. I'm expecting God to show off His glory in the mountains. I can't wait to share His glory with all of you. I love you. Now…. here is December.
(A letter from God [Papa, Jesus & The Holy Spirit] –
transcribed by December Long)
Beloved,
Maybe you know me. Maybe you have only heard or read about
me. I have always known and loved you. Long before you were born, I knew what
every one of your days would hold. I crafted, in my heart, your design and my
vision for who you would be, putting my image – the very stamp of who I am –
into you. I reveled in the role you would play in the world and eternity. When
you were conceived I rejoiced that you had stepped into time. I formed and
shaped you with great care in your mother’s womb and protected and watched over
you. When you were born, my excitement and love overflowed! I smiled, sang and
danced over your long anticipated life emerging into the world!
When you were a baby, I walked with you as you developed and
grew, wonder and discovery in every moment. I cared for you and protected you,
delighting in your “ah -ha” moments. And I held you close to me through your
tears (catching every one).
I saw your attempts over the years to venture out and try
new things. I sang over you with joy when you manifested the beauty and
creativity I placed in you and stayed close by your side grieving, as you did,
moments of deep pain, hurt and injustice when you withdrew hiding in fear,
feeling shamed, rejected, un-seen and un-valued. I was your fortress protection
there and I shielded you and tenderly held you there – though you may have had
no awareness of me. I have many things to reveal to you about this – things
that will set you free to be yourself.
You are priceless to me. No one else is committed to you in the
way that I am. My love and care for you is life-giving and transformational.
When you come to me and spend time exploring the width, length, height and
depth of my love, and really know that love in tangible ways – I bring you into
line with your glorious original calling and design – that you may be filled to
the measure of ALL of my fullness. Giving yourself to be present with me is a
moment by moment choice that I never force, but am always available for,
welcome and invite. Just think – here I am, creator of the universe, all
powerful, and my deepest and greatest joy is when you and I spend time
together. Do you understand how my heart longs for you? Do you know or even
suspect who you are to me? You are a one-of-a-kind masterpiece; there is no other
like you. You are my very favorite! No other person (past, present or future)
can ever replace you in my affections. You are a deeply loved child who I take
great delight in. When my eyes land upon you, they light up!! And, I always
have my eyes on you! I look forward to our time together and I am always with
you, but it is times where you engage, when you take time to drink in deeply
and refresh in me and my love for you – these are deeply satisfying times for
me too. Look into my eyes. Do you see yourself there? These eyes overflow my
radiant and heartfelt welcome and pleasure in you. My heart is always full and
for you – I have so much to share with you and show you.
See you Friday for the last half of this letter and it's amazing… Hugs. Lynn
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