The Realization

There comes a time in one's life when the Realization encroaches, so sudden, taking hold and consuming the mind with thoughts never once desired to be brought forth into light. Now, forced to take on the task of vigorous ponderation, the mind is overwhelmed by the demands of the Realization. So daunting, its grip seems to squeeze every last drop of emotional life from the heart, leaving it bone dry- stone cold. The eyes no longer see, the ears no longer hear, the hands feel nothing; there is no taste to be savored, and no aroma to be sensed. A void, empty, pathetic sight to behold... The Realization has reached out its ruthless hand and stripped what little twinkling light that remains of that protective shell of false happiness that has for so long been the sole barrier between you and the brutal truth… Death is imminent. For Life and Love, into the Mystery sleuth. It is found not in the world but in the man, Truth.

Rest

Rest- allow to be inactive in order to regain strength, health or energy; belong or be located at a specific place or with a specific person; an object used to support; remain

I find my rest in Jesus. On this journey of life I often need rest. A time to recoup, refresh, regain my strength, spiritual health and energy, so that when I face those trials, I may overcome victoriously. I rest in my Heavenly Daddy’s arms; I lean on my Jesus when I feel exhausted by life. When I can no longer stand and want to give up, I lean on my Daddy for support. I belong in His presence. He’ll fight for you if you will just rest in Him and lean on Him. He is the Solid Rock who will never falter, waiver, or crumble.

Jeremiah 6:61
Psalm 23
Psalm 37:7
Matthew 11:28

Secret

Secret- not known or see by others or not meant to be known or seen by others
From the Latin “secretus/secernere” meaning separate, set apart, to sift

I go to my secret place to meet my beloved, Jesus, so that He may thoroughly sift my heart. It has to be in secret, away from outside influences and distractions. He will make us holy in the secret place. To be holy is to be divinely set apart and cut off from what you once were before you were in Christ. The secret place is a holy place. I am holy because the Lord has sifted me. He has weeded the garden of my heart and soul, and He continues to do so every time I escape to our secret place.
Father analyze me, sift me, weed me, so all that remains is that which is pleasing to You. I was once separated from You but am now separated to You.

Psalm 27:14
Isaiah 45:3
Isaiah 40:31
Song of Solomon 1:4

How Much Do You Want HIM?

How much do you want HIM? How great is your desire for HIS treasures? Seek HIS face. Desire to see HIS beauty. Yearn for a touch and a glimpse of HIS glory. The revelation of the depth of HIS love and the magnitude of HIS otherness is what sustains me.

Oh, LORD! YOU said to seek YOUR face and to chase after the prize that is found in YOUR eyes. This one thing will my heart desire- to dwell in the heart of the fire and to embrace the flame of intimate love. Initiate the chase. LORD set the pace at which this mortal heart beats and lace my praise with glory. Lost in YOUR gaze, I am amazed at the length, the depth, the width, the height of this great mystery made known to me. Love perfected and grace directed toward this swooning, lovesick bride.

Forget about your goal salary, dream car, and perfect family. The American dream is a lie! My dream has become a reality. Jesus Christ living in me. He's coming. He's coming for HIS bride. Will you be alert and ready? Or will you be stuck in your dream world- a sleeping, empty vessel. Let GOD smash your American dream. Let HIM wake you up to the reality of the Blood, the Cross, the LOVE, the Judgement to come. Yearn for more revelation and insight. Desire HIS love to consume you, incinerating any worldly debris that may pollute you. HE is jealous for HIS bride. Look into HIS eyes of love, and let all the distractions fade away. Focus on the reality of JESUS.

Blew My Mind!

GET THIS

Psalm 16:5
O Lord, You are the portion of my inheritance and my cup; You maintain my lot.

Psalm 23:5
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over.

The Lord is my cup. The Lord is infinite and eternal, therefore, my cup is infinitely and eternally large in its capacity.
The Lord makes my cup run over. He takes that infinite space and doesn't just pour a little bit into it. He fills it to overflowing!
He infinitely fills me to a point of constant overflow!

Pour it out- let it overflow, Jesus- WHOA!!!!!!

Ecclesiates 7:1-2

Ecclesiastes 7:1-2
A good name is better than precious ointment,
And the day of death than the day of one’s birth;
Better to go to the house of mourning
Than to go to the house of feasting,
For that is the end of all men;
And the living will take it to heart.

A good name- A name is an identity- a means by which a person is identified. What better name/ identity to assume than that of Jesus?! All men were created in God’s own image, but Christians have assumed the role of namesake. We have been adopted into sonship by the ransom price of Jesus’ innocent, perfect, royal blood that was spilt.

Day of death- The moment real life begins is the moment in which you let your self die. Abandon what you once were and don the identity of Christ. Forget your old dreams, aspirations, and plans- toss it all on the altar and burn it before your Savior. His life is so much sweeter and more fulfilling! You were first born into sin, but because of Jesus’ victory over death, we are able to kill our selfish identity and take on the mind of Christ. What a happy day that is!

The end of all men- Every person must face death on the earth. Would you rather be on your deathbed dwelling regretfully on your past, or excitedly envision an eternal future with the One who created, ransomed, and redeemed you? This world is not in the state that it was originally created in. the majority of the world rejects its own Creator and is doomed for eternal death and agony. Is that not reason enough to mourn? Mourn and cry out for mercy! They are blind and deaf, walking straight into an open pit of fire. Mourn, for your Beloved is being openly mocked. Mourn for the return of the Bridegroom. Mourn for the reclaiming of the earth! Do not live ignorant of the looming destruction of the wicked! Be alert and prayerful. Cry out for mercy!

Tid Bits To Chew On

A few random thoughts I picked out of my journals:

-Marination is the key to a juicy relationship with the Lord.

-When the Spirit plucks at the strings of your heart, the result is a most beautiful melody.

-When you face a stormy sea, remember, the safest place to be is resting at the feet of your Heavenly Daddy.

-Tarry in the presence of the Lord, and the sweet aroma of His glory will linger with you.

-Jesus didn't don human flesh and die a murder's death to make you happy- He did it to make you holy.

-Let His glory shatter your selfish dreams and replace them with visions of His splendor.

-To be humble is to be so filled and consumed with Jesus, that pride has no place to lurk.

-When God said, "Let there be light," He was saying, "Let the brightness of My glory illuminate this process of redemption."

-Knowledge of God and His word may be obtained through stillness; quiet yourselves in His presence and listen.