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(this is from my journal where I write what I hear the Holy Spirit speaking through me, written 12/8/2024 but I feel very timely for today and the circumstances around believers)

Reverence, Confidence, and Trust

There is a familiarity in Your presence, Lord. Good, in the sense that I am comfortable with You. Dangerous, in the sense that You are holy! Awesome in power! Creator, God over all. So, I humble myself as I come before You, because of Who You are. But I also come as Your child who You welcome and love beyond measure.

I will keep the awe and wonder. In reverence, I will fear Your greatness, but I will not be afraid of You. You are my safest place to be. You are the One who loves me unconditionally, the One who protects me and provides my every need, and more. You are the One Who holds me in Your arms and whispers encouragement and acceptance, the One Who leads me away from danger, the One Who walks with me and talks with me, and reminds me, I am Your own!

I have my whole history with You, farther back than any other. You made me, and at the right time You sparked life in me and placed me in my mother’s womb. You knew all my days before there was one of them.

You dreamed dreams and placed them in my heart. You’ve nurtured me and taught me Your ways. You’ve disciplined me gently and drawn me back on the right path. You are my light, even when it seems very dark. You’ve never left me, and You never will. You know my whole story, and yet You still love listening to me.

I love being with You. I absolutely love hearing Your voice speak to me. You always know exactly what to say, what I need to hear, and when I need to hear it. You don’t mind having to remind me. You are the most patient person I know.

Thank You, Jesus, for being my righteousness so I can be in Your holy presence. Make my ears sensitive to even Your quietest whisper. Help me see You in everything around me. Lord, let me be content when we are just together. Quiet. Still. Your rest and shalom peace are welcome. Your words of truth and correction are needed. Your words of direction are necessary.

The confidence and trust I feel are a gift and a consequence of experiences through a lifetime, knowing Your Word, knowing You. A history and yet a beginning every day. Each new day is a gift from the Lord. His presence in each day is a treasure. Our forever relationship, a reality. I bow in worship and amazement! Someday — face-to-face.

      In His care, Bebe 

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