Your love, LORD, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies. Your righteousness is like the highest mountains, your justice like the great deep. You, LORD, preserve both people and animals. How priceless is your unfailing love, O God! People take refuge in the shadow of your wings. They feast on the abundance of your house; you give them drink from your river of delights. For with you is the fountain of life; (Psalms 36:5-9)
Today’s worship session left me wanting to build a tabernacle and live in His presence on the mountain. The presence of the Lord was oh so obvious, yet all I could do was cry. I wasn’t sad … I just felt the overwhelming love of the One who knows and loves me like no other and all I could do was cry!
Life has gotten so busy lately. I miss my unhurried moments in His presence when I fall flat on my face and allow Him to wash over me. I have been so busy trying to resolve issues that I forgot His invitation to “Cast (my) burdens upon (Him)”. I have spent sleepless nights trying to accomplish deadlines instead of spending time with the One who sees the beginning and the end as one. I have spent hours poring over problems instead of seeking Him for the answers. All that and more came rushing back to me this morning … and all I could do was cry.
My God loves like no other. His mercies are new and eternal, undeserved , yet available to all. His love is unconditional, “unfailing … priceless!” His love purifies, heals and makes new. His love is never-ending, forgiving and complete. He knows me inside out, yet He cleanses and heals me. All that came flooding back to me this morning too. No wonder all I could do was cry!
My prayer is that His love would be yours today. May He visit with you in a way you have never experienced before. May He ‘give you to drink from the river of His delights’ and pour His love all over you, so that all you can do is cry!
Inventory / Introspection: Are my eyes open to those who cry in pain? Am I willing and ready to introduce them to the One who will “turn their mourning into dancing?” (Psalm 30:11)
Personal application: What has moved you to the point of tears lately?
Father, I am thankful for your love that “reaches to the heavens and your faithfulness that reaches to the skies.” I am thankful that despite the times I spend on other pursuits, You are still there waiting to lavish Your sweet love on me.
I love the feeling of being wrapped in Your arms and knowing that You dance over me makes my heart glad. I am filled to overflowing with a joy that I know comes only from You and I am blessed to be loved this way.
I pray Your peace would remain with me as I tackle the tasks that come with daily living. Help me to balance my priorities so that the things of You take precedence above all else. May Your presence so fill me that it spills over so that all I can do is cry!
I pray for those who cry from the place of the pit. I pray that You will pull them close to You and pour Your love over them so that the tears they cry will come from the understanding that Your love is greater and more powerful than what they face. May they find comfort in Your words that “weeping will last for a night but joy comes with the morning!” May they “take refuge in the shadow of your wings (and) feast on the abundance of your house”
Amen
Blessings,
ann
Toni R
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Debbie
I’m crying reading about you crying, Ann full of Jesus grace, joy and song. I know those are blessed tears of love for His love. And that blesses me.
He has me in a place where I can stay in His presence and pray . . .and yet I find I have to fight the guilt the enemy sends that I’m not “doing” enough. Thank you for your confirmation that being with Him in this way is doing something. . .at least in His eyes. Praying to take these times into the day He brings and the people I meet that they might come into the comfort and the refuge that is Jesus.
God bless you and be with you in a beautiful way today as you go out in His name.
Ann
God bless you, Dearest Delightful Deb 🙂
Thankful that you get to spend that quality time with Him. I can’t think of anything more rewarding than enjoying sweet, undisturbed, unhurried communion with Him. I would love to start every single day in joyful tears before Him. There are few things more rewarding than time spent with Him.
You have such a beautiful heart! I pray He will continue to fill you up as you pour out to others. Thank you for standing with me and praying for me. I am truly blessed and highly favoured!!
( Now you’re going to make me cry some more 🙂 )
Blessings
ann
Moore to ponder
This is such a wonderful post! It is just what I needed. This afternoon I had some time to pass while I sat in a parking lot waiting for my husband and daughter to get out of their classes. I decided to call an old friend. almost all of our conversation was devoted to this very topic. Then when I got home did I go and pray? Nope. I got on facebook and surfed the web and stuff like that. Then I answered your comment on my blog, and decided to come over here.
Have you ever been watching television and see a commercial for a cake mix or maybe a restaurant and suddenly crave what you are looking at? That is what coming to your blog did for me just now. I’m going to go be with the Lord now before this feeling wears off!! 🙂
Blessings,
Theresa
Ann
God bless you , Theresa
I’m amazed at the way He speaks! Bless His name 🙂 My Pastor always says if He says something more than once, He likely needs us to hear it. How wonderful that He nudged you into time in His presence! Praying your time with Him will be refreshingly beautiful.
Looking forward to what you will share with us.
May His name be glorified.
Blessings
ann
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pbus1
Ann,
As I am dictating this comment, I am struggling to get my words out, because as I sit here I am crying. Why? My heart is overwhelmed, as I experience the presence and hand of the Lord upon me right now. The presence of the Lord has filled this place. Oh my God, there is a cloud of glory all around me, as I sense His holy presence permeating the atmosphere! Bless His holy name! Oh my God, “In His presence is fullness of joy, at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.” There is joy unspeakable and full of glory, pouring out of me right now! Hallelujah, hallelujah, thank you Jesus! The Kabod of God, His weighty presence, is upon me, and I sense it being upon you, as well! Earlier, I visited a blog that stirred my soul. Then I saw a comment on my page from Debbie, and the tears began to flow again. Now I find myself here, and my cup has been filled to overflowing! Praise God Almighty! I heard a song on another blog tonight, that I want to share here! The sentiments of my heart!
God bless you as He showers you with His loving touch!
Paulette
Ann
God bless you, Minister Paulette
May He sing and dance over you today as you weep in His presence. As I read your comment, I felt as though He was right there in the room with me and I offered Him thanks and praise for visiting with us the way He does. How great is our God!!
I am grateful for the way He connects us to the glory of His name. Thank you for keeping me in your prayers. Let’s keep praying for each other.
Beautiful song! I shared it with my sister. 🙂 She is a great fan of worshiping Papa and is always seeking more of Him. Thank you for adding this.
Praising,
ann
pbus1
Hi my sister,
Hoping you are continuing to experience the residue of His anointing upon you!
God bless!
Paulette
Ann
Hello Sister Minister 😉
He’s teaching me great and wonderful things through this crying thing 🙂
Blessings much and thanks for checking in.
Grateful,
ann
Kenisha
Sis A,
There are days when I feel like my life has come to a halt and I feel like I’m not going anywhere.Lately,I have been feeling so distant from my sisters ,like none of us had time for each other and all I do is cry.I was frustrated and felt isolated but then I realize that,that’s exactly where he wanted me in that time.He cares about me and he’s working things out for my own good.He wants me to slow down,smell the aroma and have sweet communion with him.I get butterflies in my stomach,I smile like I just whitened my teeth,my steps become lighter ,my heart beats faster and my eyes glow with tears.All of this reminds me that he loves me unconditionally,that when I’m in the pit,he is the one holding the rope.Great and mighty is our God.
Father,I thank you for loving me in a way that no one else is capable of doing.I am forever grateful that I have found a love like this.When my heart is overwhelmed and I feel like my world has stopped,remind me that you are still standing by,that you are carrying me in your arms.Lord,there are days when I forget to pause from the hustle of life and spend time with you.I pray that I will never forget to say thank you,that I will take time to know you because its only then I can say,you are my everything.Help me to maintain that intimate relationship with you.I love the feeling of knowing that you’ve got me covered.
Father,I pray for all my sisters and brothers in blogland.I pray that their hearts will continue to be for you.That your banner over them will be love.I pray that in the midst of darkness they will see your light shining through.I pray that there will always be song of praise in their hearts,You O God,are our destiny,may we always remember to seek you in all things.I pray that even from the pain in our hearts we will hear you say ” be still and know that I am your God”.Lord.thank you for the praise party going on here,may it continue in our closets,in our bathroom,in school and at work.For you deserve all the praise.
Sis A,How sweet it is to taste and see that the Lord is good.Thank you for your honesty and for pouring your heart into this word.May God bless you forever.
Kenisha
Kenisha
Ann
Thank you for popping by, Minister Kay
“All of this reminds me that he loves me unconditionally,that when I’m in the pit,he is the one holding the rope.Great and mighty is our God.”
Great and mighty is our God indeed!
“Father,I pray for all my sisters and brothers in blogland.I pray that their hearts will continue to be for you.That your banner over them will be love.I pray that in the midst of darkness they will see your light shining through.I pray that there will always be song of praise in their hearts,You O God,are our destiny,may we always remember to seek you in all things.I pray that even from the pain in our hearts we will hear you say ” be still and know that I am your God”.Lord.thank you for the praise party going on here,may it continue in our closets,in our bathroom,in school and at work.For you deserve all the praise.”
Thank you for praying for us. I am right there, praying alongside you. It is truly a great feeling to know HE has got me covered!
Between you and minister Paulette, we have an all-night prayer and praise meeting in the house!
Blessings to you a hundred-fold,
ann
jelillie
His love is amazing and overwhelming! Life seems to constantly drag us away from that love (at least my life tries). I am thankful that when I feel like I am being washed down river away from Jesus, His love becomes the rescue boat coming to my rescue. Nothing shall separate us from the LOVE of God! Thanks for being His reminder to me tonight!
Ann
Amen, Pastor J 🙂
“I am thankful that when I feel like I am being washed down river away from Jesus, His love becomes the rescue boat coming to my rescue”
Amen indeed! Don’t you just love the way He loves? 🙂
I don’t understand it… I probably never will, but I too am thankful for the fact that “Nothing shall separate us from the LOVE of God! ” How great is our God!!
Blessings much,
ann
Pat
Hello Ann
Oh what a feeling when our Father just rocks us in his arms giving us that needed assurance and tender love as no other can. I know the feeling of trying to get just more thing done,all while our Father is calling for us to just relax with him.You did indeed paint a beautiful picture of our one on one time with him. I tell ya Ann I’ve been so busy wondering and trying not worry about my knees,they feel better, but some mornings I can hardly move.I got to thinking about you this morning and saying I haven’t heard from you,I know your post is suppose to come inbox and I’ll check on that.Wonderful encouragement again at your table.
Love you 😀 😀
Ann
Hi Pat!
Praise the Lord! May His name be glorified in all I do.
Great hearing from you. I wondered how you were doing. Thankful you are doing better. Praying for the completion of the healing process.
“Oh what a feeling when our Father just rocks us in his arms giving us that needed assurance and tender love as no other can. ”
I just love that feeling! 🙂 Thanks for giving me a reason to smile today. I am up early trying to pace myself so my day is not rushed. Thank you for adding this beautiful thought. I will keep this in my head when the pace picks up later on.
Let me know if the post comes or if there’s anything I need to do from my end.
God bless you, dear sister friend
Blessings
ann
Loren
Beautiful post, Ann, thank you for sharing this 🙂
Ann
Blessings, Loren.
Glad you liked it 🙂
For His glory,
ann