A really good friend who is interceding for me and who is right now going through some amazing teaching and time for mission work suggested I take some time to do an exercise that she has learned and practice so that i could hear what the Lord was speaking to me. Here is that exercise.
I've got my soaking music on. ( a special Spirit-led wordless worship music)
Told the enemy to leave.
Repentance. … nothing specific came up. I confess pretty regularly, so I confessed some general stuff.
Be quiet and still. ( Fan on with the music to block out the kids )
Picture Jesus. ( I pictured reclining with Jesus in green pastures by still waters )
Tune into the thoughts and pictures that alight upon your heart.
Write down what you in hear to this question:
God, how do you see me?
I got three things…. The numbered things below are the 3 very brief things I heard from the Lord. I didn't know what they meant … even still I am curious. The actual time I spent was short - I was super tired and fell asleep. But I did hear from the Lord … even though I heard from Him - there was nothing that shook my heart with revelation and new understanding … nor did I feel healed from it. But Hey, its always nice to hear from Him.
… Each of the 3 things I had to look up a reference to. They were references to things I heard months ago or in the case of the hymn YEARS ago. I listed them and then underneath wrote the 'commentary' that I later looked up.
1. reclining on a green couch looking at the rafters …
SOS reference 1:16 -17
"How handsome you are, my Beloved!
Oh, how charming!
And our bed is verdant.
The beams of our house are cedars;
our rafters are firs.
I listened to a Mike Bickle sermon series on Song Of Solomon for part of last summer… I went back and reread the notes for these verses … verdant bed … or lush green couch depending on translation has to do with resting in God and pursuing intimacy above all else which leads you to this rest.
The beams of the house refer to a house's structure of strength. That we will dwell with Jesus in beauty and strength forever. 1 Peter 2:5 … you are being built into a spiritual house.
2. Let Him kiss me with the kisses of His mouth (word) …
SOS 1: 1 … the rest of the verse...
for your love is more delightful than wine (this world)
I again referred to the Mike Bickle sermon series about this verse … it's a metaphor of longing for more intimacy with Jesus. His word is what proceeds from His mouth … His word is what tenderizes our heart and expands our capacity to receive His love and deeper intimacy.
3. this hymn - in fact this first line only … Jesus lover of my soul - let me to thy bosom fly
https://youtu.be/I5sde2JZrkY …. here's a link to the closest rendition to the version I know, its very beautiful. I highlighted the parts that stood out as I listened … the last verse was my favorite.
Jesus, lover of my soul,
Let me to Thy bosom fly,
While the nearer waters roll,
While the tempest still is high.
Hide me, O my Savior, hide,
Till the storm of life is past;
Safe into the haven guide;
Oh, receive my soul at last.
Other refuge have I none,
Hangs my helpless soul on Thee;
Leave, ah! leave me not alone,
Still support and comfort me.
All my trust on Thee is stayed,
All my help from Thee I bring;
Cover my defenseless head
With the shadow of Thy wing.
Wilt Thou not regard my call?
Wilt Thou not accept my prayer?
Lo! I sink, I faint, I fall—
Lo! on Thee I cast my care.
Reach me out Thy gracious hand!
While I of Thy strength receive,
Hoping against hope I stand,
Dying, and behold, I live.
Thou, O Christ, art all I want,
More than all in Thee I find;
Raise the fallen, cheer the faint,
Heal the sick, and lead the blind.
Just and holy is Thy Name,
Source of all true righteousness;
Thou art evermore the same,
Thou art full of truth and grace.
Plenteous grace with Thee is found,
Grace to cover all my sin;
Let the healing streams abound;
Make and keep me pure within.
Thou of life the fountain art,
Freely let me take of Thee;
Spring Thou up within my heart;
Rise to all eternity.
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