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“The one thing I ask of the Lord – the thing I seek most – is to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, delighting in the Lord’s perfections and meditating in his temple.” Psalm 27:4

Delighting: taking great pleasure

Meditating: thinking deeply or focusing one's mind for a period of time

My Abba,

Even as I try to still myself to focus on the one thing I know will bring me greatest pleasure, my mind darts through my to-do list like a neurotic rabbit. I have tasted and seen how good you are and how amazing it is to focus on your beauty. I have spent hours in the past overcome by the joy of your presence as I meditated on you.

Ignorance is not my excuse.

Enjoying my time with you reminds me of getting into my favorite icy swimming hole - Barton Springs. There is always a bit of angst before, and during, my descent into that chilly water. Most every time, there is a point when I question my mental health.

For a moment, I am convinced. Certainly this is not practical, wise, or sane! Especially in the winter, when I might be the only human in the pool. This cannot be good for me! In addition, it takes too much time and keeps me from getting “real” things done.

But within a few minutes, I swim into reality.

Dazzling light rushes before me like a luminous herd of wild horses racing across a fluid field of blues and greens. I become exuberant - in awe of the experience. Pain fades. I feel so alive and free as I slide quietly through the water. About that time (with a smile I can’t subdue on my face) I whisper to myself, “What was I thinking?” I suddenly feel disappointment for all the earthbound creatures not in the water with me, clinging to their safe and familiar terrain.

And yet, all the delight I find in the water does not come close to the joy I experience in your presence. Please captivate me with your beauty as I savor who you are. Awe me with your matchless colors and light today, as I delight in your perfections.

I love you,

Mollie

My child,

When you believe the truth about who I am, you will not struggle to get in the water. Anyone who is utterly convinced something, or someone, will please them greatly, and leave them happy and satisfied, does not have to be pushed in.

The obstacles that interfere with our connection become substantial only when your perception of me is diminished. My perfection offers you the opportunity to be fulfilled and pleased, as you enjoy the unparalleled waters of my presence.

This will seem counter-intuitive when your day is filled with unrelenting responsibilities barking on the shoreline. Don’t listen to their arguments. Those demanding bullies will always be there, trying to corral your attention.

Come on in. Trust me, the water is perfect. My springs of living water will quench that nagging thirst in your soul like nothing else can.

I love you,

Abba

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