A life without GOD's presence is devoid of meaning and is lost. The world can fill the petals of the soul with short-lived contentment and joy, but its roots will still be unfed. Lacking the dew of hope and healing touch from a caring hand, these petals will wither. They will fold from lack of nutrients and their radiance will wane. Leaves will cringe due to coldness and frost. Nourishment is gone. In no time they will fall on the ground to be no more. The beauty to behold is no longer.
Such is our life without the Master's touch. We're devoid of both joy and nourishment for the soul. Our noncommittal, disbelief and pride eradicate hope for survival and make us succumb to darkness and life's perils. Yet even in the midst of this hopeless state, the Gardener comes and starts pruning the plant that we were once. He prunes here and there until we evolve once more radiantly. Under His caring hands, we'll come out more beautiful than ever.
In the hands of the LORD (Life's Gardener), our lifeless beauty is reawakened - forgiven and revived to live again.
In our running away, the LORD lovingly pursues us and gives us the chance to redeem ourselves from such unhealthy life choices. Through prayers and in seeking His guidance, our faith in Him gets rekindled and we embrace our belonging to Him.
The LORD never looks at the ugliness of our past or the glitter that camouflages who we truly are. He simply holds us in His tender, caring hands and makes us breathe again.
GOD be praised!
My Savior and LORD,
It is that wee hour in the morning and Your beautiful tugs come in. Moments with You bring the healing touch to my hungering soul, quenching the thirst within. You bring elation and awakening to my needy soul. You are Master, Redeemer, Healer of the whole universe. Man should not go anywhere else to find peace and comfort they are searching for, for all of these can be found with You. Your presence spells relief and is filled with effervescent hope. Your nearness brings clarity to the mind and invigorates the weariness within.
Amid the world's chaos, You are the breath of fresh air that makes us inhale and exhale each day the hope and truth of Your loving grace. Without You, we will be staggering in our existence. We often push aside these wonderful moments with You and end up feeling devoid of life itself. Our very bones ache without Your presence. Your WORD is water to the dryness of our soul. Its every drop quenches the thirst within.
I am missing You so much, my LORD! I pray dear, HOLY SPIRIT, to please make me respond as soon as You call to avoid distractions. Mind stumbles here and there due to many issues to pay attention to. Please work with me, my LORD, to make my focus strong only for You. It is only with You that I am able to find the Truth that guides my walk to the righteous path.
I felt Your tugs yesterday in church, my LORD. It was one I could not resist but obey. How beautiful to sense Your lead and to follow without hesitation. The message was delivered to a believer who needs healing. Prayers among brethren overflowed and Your healing touch came upon her. Thank You so much also for granting me the opportunity to visit one of Your churches yesterday and be with Your other faithful children. I understood the tugs and grateful that I made it there.
Singing to You always enlivens my being. Unceasing thanks for the music and the words You gave to be shared. My hearts sings to You, my GOD and Savior. What a gift You have given me, allowing me to share with others along the way. Only by Your touch am I able to carry the message from this heart taught and strengthened by You. Your very essence I embrace in Your Holy Name. It is wonderful to give glory at every opportunity I am in. I am accustomed to such moments of peace and serenity that come along as You allow. Your presence I cling onto every moment. With You I am fed thoroughly and the path to that every-day walk is cleared, abandoned of any barricades along the way. You give strength and courage to uphold Your truth. Thank You for making a lot of Your children walk on the path You've chosen for us. There Your guidance and wisdom to share come in so beautifully without a snag.
I love You, my LORD JESUS! I truly love You so much.my GOD! Thank You for stirring my heart to always think of You. My soul pants for the embracing dew of Your love. They are food to my spirit everyday. When I taste that freshness, I am totally awakened and invigorated. The freshness I hold in my soul are prompting my soul to share the message of the day. Moments with You, my LORD, become ever productive. I am humbled by Your love, grace and forgiveness. Thank You for Your love and mending touch, my Father. It is with You that I belong...
Glory, honor and praise to You, my LORD and Savior!
