The Rest of Passion by Barbara Watts

Do you know deep, soul-searing grief?

I lost my marvelous husband in a moment; that was 8 years ago. The journey back has been challenging, but God has been faithful every day, and every night.

Just a few weeks ago, the Lord awoke me saying that there is a place of rest, a place of love, comfort, and security. A place of acceptance, peace and joy in experiencing true intimacy with Him. Not entirely physical; it is primarily a spiritual experience of oneness with a loving Father. It is a knowing that I am truly and completely loved, and in that place I have the freedom to respond with unfettered love for Him. I am in Him and He is in me in a union of pure glory. Love is a circle, after all. This place is a place similar to that of the Shekinah Glory of God. I sense that my body is enveloped in this light although I do not see it with my natural eyes. The glory is so strong that my spirit knows total security, love, acceptance, and completeness in Him. It is as though my spirit has come home. I finally believe that I am beloved, and I can live exuberantly in the security of knowing who I am in Christ.

I am reminded of the time when Jesus said, Come unto me, and I will give you rest. This rest is indescribable, but I have been blessed with what Jesus promised. I call it the Rest of Passion.

The Heavenly Father’s presence actually touches every cell of my physical body, making me complete in His love. A beautiful manifestation of this being so totally loved by God, is that now I can, on a deeper level, truly embrace and love my Christian brothers and sisters. My spirit begins to have the compassion of Christ in reaching out to those who are seeking.

The other amazing result of dwelling in this place with Him, is that unfulfilled longings leave, and I have a wholeness and soundness of personality.

This experience is not for me alone He can and will supply all your needs, satisfaction guaranteed. May I encourage you to seek that new and living way that we have never before known. Find this place of beauty, joy, and love by loving Him. Find Him for yourself.

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The Cross

What is the meaning of the cross? Simply stated, Jesus, the Christ, took upon himself, all the sins of the entire human race. My sins died or were wiped away when he died on the cross. There is a mystery as to how this happened, but I realize that there is a spiritual world that is eternal, and someday I will understand. While Christ died for me, it remained for me to decide, on my own, that Jesus is the Son of God, and He did rise from the dead, and I truly accept and embrace Him as my Lord and Savior. The only sin that was not forgiven on the cross is the sin of not believing in Jesus as the one and only way to the Father, Almighty God, sovereign creator of the universe, who lives forever. Halleluiah!

Margaret
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Praise Him!

As music and praise filled the air, I began to visualize my thoughts thus: Beams of light came down from above and spotlighted various individuals where I was; one even touched me. Then the lights began pulsing with different colors, all the colors of the rainbow and even more colors, but gentle, not glaring, light. Then the lights began to arc over the group of people. As my perspective changed, I could see the arc of lights, like many rainbows, crossing the United States, Then it bounced to Africa, then beyond, At once I was further away, and I could see the rainbow lights encircling the earth, bright against the blackness of space. Instantly I was back in the group of people singing. I could see the words of praise coming forth from the mouths of each, and the Holy Spirit touched each word of praise which strengthened that word, and it rose, high and strong. Each word empowered the hosts of heaven; the words were the weapons of warfare used by God’s mighty angels against man’s ancient foe, Lucifer. We can continually offer up our praise and defeat the enemy. It is for such as this that each of us is called. Praise Him.

Margaret
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I Am that I Am

God is infinite. He exists with no limitations, fills all in all.
God is spirit. Though invisible to human eyes, He is omnipotent.
God is holy. Therefore, He cannot tolerate sin in His presence.
God is glory. He dwells in perfect, unapproachable light.
God is grace. He showers grace and mercy on His people.
God is forgiving. When he forgives, He keeps no record.
God is love. His love is perfect, sacrificial and extends to all people who accept His love.

Margaret
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Spring Rain

by Margaret Everett

O Lord, your love is like the rain from heaven.
Giving life, refreshment and satisfying our thirst.

It may come upon us like a soft sunshine shower-
Or with the gusty, chill wind out of the west.

Sometimes punctuated by thunder from the clouds which blanket
all the trees and houses in monochromatic gray.

Your blessings nourish us as the drops of water awaken the leaves and buds of all things growing in the world of your creation.

Your power stirs us like the wind moving on the face of the pond.
We see not the wind, only the effect of it.

In some, the effect is shallow, almost superficial.
In others, it pulses strong as the currents in the deepest ocean.

How gracious, how merciful, how perceptive;
you know our innermost being better than we know ourselves.

Yet, you love us all and build up each one of your children
as we are able to grasp the reality of your presence in our lives.

I would no more want to be without your love, O Lord,
than this parched land wants to be denied the life giving rain.

All praise, honor and adoration belong to you, O Lord,
for the love with which you first loved us.

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Did you know?

Just now I have arrived at the end of myself: my strength, my abilities, my understanding. I am empty. Come and fill me, Lord Jesus. You have surely held my hand as I struggled through troubled waters and sheltered me through the raging fires. I have stumbled, but I did not fall headlong because You are holding me by your righteous right hand. You are faithful even when I am not. You know me. You gave to me a new heart. You love me!

See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands (Isaiah 49:16).

Margaret
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You Showed the Way

We know, Lord, how gently you treated friends and even strangers who asked for mercy and truth.

We also know, Lord, of your anger toward those hypocrites who twisted the truth for their own selfish motives.

Thank you Lord, that you see our hearts and know our innermost thoughts- and still You love us .That in your mercy toward us, you accept our infantile efforts to grope through the darkness searching for your light, your guidance. And you - You do not hide from us. You encourage us to stretch our faith, increase our love toward each other., and learn to Love You Best.

Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me (John 14:6).

Margaret