Dwelling place

Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.      Psalm 90.1,2

This verse brings a reminder of God as the dwelling place of faithful man, and the only dwelling place. For all time God has been constant and true. As I contemplate this thought I have a mental image of the word ‘strive’ with a thick red cross blocking it. God will not be found as our dwelling place through any striving. Indeed the opposite is true.

The mental picture has now changed. I see myself settling in to a soft, luxurious and welcoming armchair. It gently enfolds me without swamping me. I feel an overwhelming peace, warmth and security. This is God as my dwelling place. I will not get there by striving but rather by relaxing, by letting go of any restraints or constraints (anything I might be holding onto that prevents me from fully entering into the comfort of His dwelling place). As I do this He will lead me, taking me softly into His arms, ministering love and power gently to me.

Lord God,

Be my dwelling place – constantly. I truly desire to live in You, fully, in all that I am and all that I do.

Receive me now. I feel so relaxed and ready to be held and led by You. Have Your way in me, with me, and through me.

Please draw me to Your bosom. I want to feel Your heartbeat. I want the beat of Your heart to connect with me, that I might live truly in full accord with You.

I need to tell You I love You. I need to tell You because I want to. And the truth is: I love You.

Receive my love, and me, in Jesus’ Name.          Amen.