I Like to Be Where You Are
“He said to them, ‘Come and you will see.’ So they came and saw where he was staying, and they stayed with him that day . . .” (John 1:39).
My daughter, when I came to dwell with you, it was before you ever knew. But I have known you and sought you out and loved being with you.
Do you know I love to sit with you? Do you know I love to study your face? This face I touched and touch, now, even still?
I like to be where you are. As I am with you, do you know I invite you in, to be with Me, to stay with Me? Do you feel Me next to you?
There is a difference between feeling I am close and knowing I am in you. For I am in you, my love—and I invite you in, even deeper, still.
I say, “Come and see.” Come with Me. See where I am. Stay with Me. Be with Me. Watch Me. Follow Me. Be close. Ask Me questions.
Come and see.
I turn and answer.
Be curious about what we do together. I love to hear your heart speak. I hear you. I delight in hearing you. Do not fear about the next turn in the road as we walk, as you follow.
Stay close.
See the steps and the focus on what is ahead, all the while staying close to Me. Oh, my girl, I am close.
Come closer.
I invite you in. Stay with Me awhile.
I have so many things to speak to your heart.
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