Do you ever feel like you just need a bath in God’s love? That is where I am right now.
I have been busy and distracted. I haven’t had the quiet time with Him each morning that I need.
My thoughts seem more negative and carnal — as if I’m on edge more. Without Him I am a mess — though I’m never really without Him. I just need my focus adjusted. I need a holy perspective.
Psalm 51:10
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
I need clean hands and a pure heart. Years ago my friend Michele had a vision of hearts that were black and dirty being dipped and made clean. I can only assume they were dipped in the love of God. That is what I feel I need. God’s love to wash me and make me whole.
2 Thessalonians 3:5
May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.
Yesterday I kept hearing this song in my mind:
We are one in the Spirit
We are one in the Lord
We are one in the Spirit
We are one in the Lord
And we pray that all unity may one day be restored
And they’ll know that we are Christians by our love
By our love
Yes, they’ll know we are Christians by our love
We will work with each other
We will work side by side
We will work with each other
We will work side by side
And we’ll guard each mans dignity
And save each mans pride
And they’ll know that we are Christians by our love
By our love
Yes, they’ll know we are Christians by our love
We will walk with each other
We will walk hand in hand
We will walk with each other
We will walk hand in hand
And together we’ll spread the news
That God is in our land
And they’ll know that we are Christians by our love
By our love
Yes, they’ll know we are Christians by our love.
Do people sense God’s love in me? I want to stand under a waterfall of Living Water. Bathed in the love of God.
Doesn’t that water look refreshing?
Praying with and for you in that "bath" saturation of the Presence of GOD over you dear Beth.
Blessings and love,
Lisa
Go get a bath girl! I'm right there with ya. I used to sing that song all the time when I was growing up…what a blast from the past – now I'll be singing that all day. Love ya
These past few days, that's the thought that the Lord had been bringing to my mind…"for us to be One in Spirit." That was Jesus' prayer…for the believers before he left.
My friend makes fun of me because I take 2 showers a day. But spiritually, me, too, I needed more times than that. Oh to be bathe in His love. Lord, make us to be holy for You are a Holy God! I'm sure we stink when we are walking in those areas where they are not pleasing at all. But what purity and clean scent it must be after that awesome bath! I love that picture! Every time I visit you, I actually scroll down to the bottom and look at it and be reminded of His refreshment. Glory be to God! Keeping you in thoughts and prayers. God bless and love to you sister.
Nice visual for sure! Bathing in God's goodness and 'amazingness' is certainly to be done regularly. Thanks for stopping in regarding the necklace! I don't believe in luck so I guess I can say 'hope you win'. http://www.breebee.com
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I hope you get that bath soon!! I know exactly what you mean.
I have long admired the lyrics to this song, and hope that "they will know we are Christians by our love" showing so openly.
The shower and purifying images you write about are very meaningful.
Absolutely, my dear friend, people sense God's love in you. Sometimes, they may not KNOW it's God's love that they sense but they know it's "something."
I pray you will feel His loving arms around you today!
Love, Conkie
I can identify with how you feel Beth. I love to spend time in His presence and not be rushed.
Hi Beth, thanks for stopping by my blog. I love yours too! I love to read about other beautiful Christian women and their journey in faith and life. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful song!!Love the purfication message/image too. You are so inspirational!!
Enjoy your day!
Hugs and blessings.
I'm with you on this one!! The water does look wonderful and I would love to stand under a waterfall of Living Water!! I love the knowledge that we are never without Him!! Love and blessings to you!!
Oh I need a bath too! (((sigh)))
Bathing & basking in Him! Hey, I just followed you on Twitter! I am @boldhope – I didn't know you tweeted & I am new to it!
Wylie
I need to join you Beth. Thanks for the encouragement.
Me too sis, me too.
Oh YES! I need to bathe in His great love today so that He will so fill me that I will spill that love out to others. And I want you to know that I always sense your love through your encouraging comments and genuine care and concern. I am so thankful for you1
That used to be one of my favorite songs when I was a little girl. I loved singing that song when we were at Mass as children. ''I want to stand under a waterfall of Living Water'…Bathed in the love of God…amen sis.
i am with you on this one sister. may the Lord bathe you in His presence!