I realize as I share that God is asking me to be transparent, for Him and for His purposes. A dear friend once observed that in the thick of my circumstances, she could see me being pressed so thin, I was nearly transparent and Jesus was all anyone could see. That is my heart for this book. That expression is my way of declaring I want your way Lord not mine. My heart has transformed over much time and much life to long for His way in all. Even when it hurts. Even when it’s tricky. Even when… So I do pray that you clearly hear and see Jesus in this gift and you can allow me not to be a distraction.
In this place I am sharing the things Holy Spirit asks and I release my hold to Him and only to Him. My desire is that in my obedience, by including the personal parts about my relationship with God, you will be greatly blessed. I pray that in my transparency, God will show you what He wants you to see about Him. It has always been my heart’s desire that nothing in my story (or life experiences) would be wasted and all would be used for His glory. So I release this to you Lord.
I pray your heart is tender, your ears open, and your eyes fully seeing the glory of the Lord Jesus Christ. We were each created, beautifully and wonderfully and uniquely, to display the glory of God. This book is my gift to Him. My prayer is that you will gain a deeper understanding of your Daddy God and an appreciation for how very much He loves you. My story with Him is His display of love. He is love and He loves me, deeply, passionately, uniquely. May this help release you from any lingering doubts and firmly set you on the solid rock of Jesus Christ and His love for you and through you, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
God (G) – The book is mine and I want you to share and will make the way from ease and rest and joy and peace and that will be the glory – not conventional way – not striving – working hard – pushing through, but my way – Holy Spirit inspired/breathed for uplifting, hope giving, encouraging – showing the unique way we are together and encouraging others to find their unique way with me – I am not cookie cutter – I am smeared icing and dumped sprinkles and it is beautiful – just for you – I want to be known personally and your willingness to display – be vulnerable, be transparent – pressed flat so all they will see is Jesus – is why I want this book from you – your perspective – the child-like faith that moves mountains because you are beautiful.
(Include the) vignettes of my grace, hope, faithfulness, joy, peace, pleasure, beauty, (and my way with you as) everlasting comforter, teacher, prophet, man, God, counselor, friend.
Yes, they need to know me as friend. I like to hangout, visit, share, listen, talk, laugh, cry, cuddle and be close – hunger for me, and you can show them a bit of me that you know and Yes, it is like introducing a dear friend. They need to delve in but you can show them that I am safe, that I am trustworthy, that I am real – it is good.
Excerpt from Loving and Faithful