I'm runningI'm running from the rat race
I'm running to the holy place
I'm running to the mercy seat
I'm running to my Savior's feet
I'm running to His warm embrace
I'm running to His smiling face
I'm running 'cause He gives me grace
I'm running to the holy place
Just a little poem to introduce a new project I'm working on. It began with a simple commitment to read the Bible through this year. From there it sprouted into a personal study on the Tabernacle that blossomed into a major project I can't wait to share.
I don't have the title yet, but I know at least one of the presentations/segments will be titled Shut in with God to Shine Among Men.
It's a study on intimacy with God--a theme that runs through the entire Bible, from Genesis to Revelation. I have wept at the beauty I have found in the Word--God's plan for relationship, for a Bride for Himself. Someone to respond to His love--willingly, openly, without reserve. Someone to enter into the private chamber of His Holy Place and dwell in His presence among the angels.
So, I'm letting go of the frenzied paceto enter in that secret place
to partake of delights yet unknown
Drawing near to the ark, the throne
'Til at last I pass through gates of pearl
And become forever Jesus' girl
Oh, yes, it's corny...
Did you expect something else? LOL! But there really is a lot of depth to what I'm studying. Here's a sample that will hopefully whet your appetite and give you something to think about:
Frankincense and myrrh are both harvested from trees slashed or wounded to release their sap. The Bible uses trees symbolically to represent people. If I am a tree, is it my life’s wounds that release the sap used to create the incense that mingles with my prayers before the Lord?
WELL...On the business side of things...I've scheduled several events this year already (see schedule on sidebar) and have been requested for more that have not been finalized. I've been asked to speak in India and Kenya, and am taking these to prayer. The calendar is getting complicated with personal items as well. My step-daughter plans to marry one week from my first-born's high school graduation. Yikes!
So if you're planning an event and you haven't scheduled your speaker yet, let me know, so we can make sure your event gets on the Affirming Faith calendar before it's completely hijacked with other obligations.
Have a blessed day!
2 comments:
Lori, the poem is lovely and you are a blessing to our church. One thing that struck me is the part about "Frankincense and myrrh are both harvested from trees slashed or wounded to release their sap" Aren't these the gifts laid before Jesus at his birth? and isn't this what they did to Jesus before they hung him on the cross? There is so many insights and foreshadowing of Jesus's life in the bible it give me chills. Luv you Norma
Thanks so much, Norma! My Grandma's name was Muriel...you made me smile today. God richly bless you...and thanks for sharing your thoughts. Lori
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