When You Wonder
“Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm, for love is strong as death, jealousy is fierce as the grave. Its flashes are flashes of fire, the very flame of the Lord” (Song of Solomon 8:6).
My girl, deep breath now. First of all, let Me tell you something: you don’t have to have this life all figured out to live it well. You can keep going, one day at a time, looking for Me, not looking for Me. Your actions show Me what you love. I know your heart already. And your actions can move your heart to respond to Me in ways you can’t, at the time, see.
Be encouraged: the moments of the going and the doing and the waiting and the longing—couldn’t they be responses to my whispers in you? You worry that you will miss Me. You look back on your day and you wonder, “Was that enough? Was I present with You, Father? Is working and wondering and running here and there a way to be with You? Is this the life You planned for me? Am I doing this right?”
Oh, girl, you don’t disappoint Me.
My daughter, I could not love you more, no matter what you do. Can you imagine living from that place, of knowing I adore you? Can you imagine awakening in the morning and knowing, no matter what is in store, you are not alone? My lovely one, I smile on you. I have to catch my breath when I think about you.
You captivate Me.
Daughter, remember you are rescued. Remember, you are free. Remember, you are white as snow; cast all cares upon Me. Remember I am your strength. Remember I am the rock who will always help you stand. Remember, I came, and I know weariness and temptation. I know pain and frustration. I know hunger and thirst and the pressures of the eyes of this world. I went before. I carry you now.
Going forward (steady now) . . . I am with you. No need to question where I am or if I love you or if you are doing a thing right. Your knowing my love for you is your guide.
My love, believe. That is how you measure a day.
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Do you feel rushed today, sister? Yes? There is no judgment here, but there is encouragement—and an opportunity to listen to Holy Spirit’s life-giving voice. So right now, let’s pause, take a deep breath, feel the air enter and exit our lungs, then listen to what He has to say: “Slow down. Really. Slow down. And when you slow, let your mind take in beauty. When you slow, let your heart breathe. Turn down the noise around you. Let story—all that is possible—captivate your imagination. Let knowledge stimulate you. Let your soul crave wisdom. You are created to be awake. Wake up. Wake up. Recognize that you are awake.” → How do you feel after reading that? What’s different inside you? If you’d like to go deeper, you can read the full message in FLAG No. 16.
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