- Now…pray and ask Holy Spirit to highlight something from this post and to teach you. (Perhaps he already highlighted something as you were reading!). Close your eyes and be silent before him for a minute or two...or more. Breathe in Holy Spirit. (Yes, actually inhale.) Listen. Open your eyes and peruse the post. What does your eye see or your ear hear? Write it in your journal.
- Why does it seem important? You could even ask: Father/Jesus/Holy Spirit, why have you brought this to my attention? Write the answer in your journal. (The answer may be a question…an I wonder. Allow Holy Spirit to direct your thoughts.)
- Make it a prayer. Pray the scripture (and it’s insights, questions, or comments) back to the Father. Write this in your journal.
- How are you going to be different after this experience with God? What does he want you to be or do as a result? If you are not sure, ask him. Write this in your journal.
Welcoming
#19 in the Series: My Daddy Is…
Many
years ago, there was a misunderstanding between a dear person in my life and
me. As a result he made the statement
that I should never come to his house uninvited. I was not welcome. It took
many years of reaching out and
asking some very pointed questions to clear up the misunderstanding and
restore relationship. What a relief to
now know, I am welcome in his house.
When
you think of God, how do you envision him?
Do you see him as angry with you?
Because he is the creator of the universe, do you see him as too
busy running things to care about you as an individual.
Perhaps you see him as someone distracted and uninformed about
your trials.
Or maybe you just don’t see him at all…he is absent.
Maybe--because of your recent studying--you are beginning to see
him as a loving father, a revealer of mysteries, or a warrior who fights for
you.
Regardless
of how you see him, the truth is, he welcomes you into his presence. He longs to be in relationship with
you. He has made a way for you to come
to him, boldly! You are welcome in his
house!
“And now we are brothers and
sisters in God’s family because of the blood of Jesus, and he welcomes us to
come into the most holy sanctuary in the heavenly realm—boldly and without
hesitation. For he has dedicated a new, life-giving way for us to approach
God. For just as the veil was torn in two, Jesus’ body was torn open to give
us free and fresh access to him! And since we now have a magnificent High
Priest to welcome us into God’s house, we come closer to God and approach him
with an open heart, fully convinced that nothing will keep us at a distance
from him. For our hearts have been sprinkled with blood to remove impurity,
and we have been freed from an accusing conscience. Now we are clean,
unstained, and presentable to God inside and out!”
Hebrews 10:19-22 TPT
“Therefore welcome one another
as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.”
Romans 15:7 ESV
“Though my father and mother
forsake me, the Lord will receive me.”
Psalms 27:10 NIV
“All those the Father gives me
will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never drive away.”
John 6:37 NIV
““Come to me, all you who are
weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28 NIV
I look forward to
this journey with you! Onward to
freedom for your mustang heart!
P.S. I will be
sharing some of my insights and experiences in the comments as examples for
you. I cherish your comments below and emails at: joyfullcoyote@gmail.com. Share on
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