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The Lord Calls – Lectio Divina

September 29, 2013 By Jean Wise

My heart has heard you say, “Come and talk with me.”


And my heart responds, “Lord, I am coming.”

Psalm 27:8 NLT



I hear you calling, Lord.
You invite me to draw near, to come closer to you.
I drop my urgency to get one more thing done and run into your arms.
Only when I am with you, Lord am I complete.
I smile.
You smile.
We don’t even talk.
We don’t do. 
We be.
Be together.
Resting.
Holding.
Loving.
Thank you for always calling. For meeting me where I am, no matter how dirty, distracted or damaged I am.
You gently take me into your arms and soothe my wounds.
You are the good Shepherd.
And this little lamb is glad to find a home in your arms.

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  1. blankJean Wise says

    October 3, 2013 at 2:05 am

    Hi Colleen,the image of a lamp is so powerful for me and reminds me often who I am and whose I am. blessings on your week

  2. blankColleen says

    October 3, 2013 at 1:30 am

    “And this little lamb is glad to find a home in your arms.”
    Amen. I love that. Thanks Jean!

  3. blankJean Wise says

    October 1, 2013 at 5:56 pm

    Thanks Dolly

  4. blanksoulstops says

    October 1, 2013 at 2:14 am

    ah, yes…Jean, only in Him, are we complete…love how you sit with Him then share with us..Thanks 🙂

  5. blankJean Wise says

    October 1, 2013 at 12:41 am

    Thanks Lisa. just over to your blog too. We must be thinking of each other today.

  6. blankJean Wise says

    October 1, 2013 at 12:41 am

    Sheep are such a great image too aren’t they? Thanks for stopping by today and leaving a comment

  7. blankLisa notes... says

    September 30, 2013 at 7:38 pm

    “We don’t do.

    We be.”
    Ah, that’s the best. Love this, Jean.

  8. blankJanet says

    September 30, 2013 at 3:53 pm

    Where’s the love button? I have a friend who collects sheep – stuffed sheep, ceramic sheep, sheep sculptures – exactly for this reason. I think it’s the relationship illustration I like the best – taken care of and watched over. Thanks for the ‘just be’. Perfect.

  9. blankJean Wise says

    September 30, 2013 at 2:51 pm

    I am learning more and more just to enjoy His presence. No words necessary! Have a great week, Mia

  10. blankJean Wise says

    September 30, 2013 at 2:51 pm

    I love the image of the lamb in Jesus arms. Often when I can’t center, that is one picture I return to. Reminds me who I am and who I belong to. I agree no words necessary

  11. blankHugmomma says

    September 29, 2013 at 7:51 pm

    Walking down lane we live on, I feel so small in the vastness of the mountains. Lately, I find myself comforted by that smallness. In acknowledging it, I can remeasure the things that seem so overwhelming. What can not be minimized, however, is how big God is, and by walking in His presence, and just acknowledging His voice, I can hide my smallness in Him, and trust that I can be enough.

  12. blankMia says

    September 29, 2013 at 7:18 pm

    Dear Jean
    Yes, we don’t always need to talk to spend time with our Pappa. Just like any relationship, just being I His presence at times is the best.
    Much love XX
    Mia

  13. blankCeil says

    September 29, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    Hi Jean! I want to be a lamb in his arms. I just have to stop being “Chatty Cathy” in prayer. It really is lovely to sit with him, like old friends. No words necessary. I think that is the highest prayer.

    Happy Sunday!
    Ceil

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