Your Presence is Heaven to Me

As I was praying the other night I heard the Spirit whisper, "Take Me at My Word".  I was encouraged to hear the command and the encouragement therein.  I know the Word of God and hearing the Spirit's reminder to take it to heart not just to mind,  was a blessing. 

As I turn to the Psalms today, I am quickened yet again to allow the Word of God to wash over my heart and mind.  To drink in the peace.  To allow the words to comfort my soul and eradicate the doubts. To simply lay down and be refreshed in the presence of God;  allowing the Holy Spirit to calm my fears.  Nothing and No One can settle me down like that.  Utter peace...perfection!
God promises pools of refreshment for His children.  His Presence is just that!  Psalm 34:4 AMP  I sought (inquired of) the Lord and required Him (of necessity and on the authority of His Word), and He heard me and delivered me from all my fears. 

There are times (earlier today)  when I have cried out to God for this or that; a job, or a family member's need, etc., and then there are times when I cry out FOR GOD, period.  I simply cannot go another minute without His Presence.  There is nothing else that I need more than the enveloping Presence of my Jesus.  I can't really explain it.  Its kind of like getting an extra long hug from someone, you know,  truly loves you. But even that doesn't come close!  It is an extraordinary thing! Each time I experience it (Him), I am humbled, most especially because I am  reminded that He is always available.  "Come to me all you who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest".  We used to sing a song, "...come to the Fountain, dip your heart in the streams of Life.  Let the pain and the sorrow be washed away, by the waves of His mercy..."  sorry, I can't remember the name of the song or the rest of the lyrics, but the message of it is exactly what happens when I cry out for Jesus--not for anything else, no requests, Just Jesus.  That's where I am satisfied.  That's where I find the Peace that surpasses all understanding.  That is the place where I find the love and forgiveness, the grace and the strength for another day.

Peter said it best, "Where else could I go, YOU have the Words of Life".  

I'll leave you with a song.  Your Presence is Heaven to Me.  A friend sent me the link the other day!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQAwpMFS_9o

Thank you Lord for Your Presence.  Thank you for taking this journey with me.  Thank you Emmanuel.  I love you Lord