What is He trying to say to you?
Look at your life. What are the blessings? Where have you seen God working? When have you felt full of life and joy? What or who has made you feel alive?
Ask Jesus... "What are you saying to me?" and "What are the common factors here?"
Then ask Him to show you where you've sinned, where you haven't lived as the Son or Daughter of God that you truly are. When have you felt empty? What happened to make you feel that way? How can you remove that from your life and replace it with things that make you feel more fully alive?
Now ask Jesus to embrace you with His love and mercy. Ask Him to be merciful to you and show you exactly what He's trying to say to you.
Rest in His arms. Gaze up at His face and marvel in His gentleness. Lean your head on His chest and listen to the beating of His heart. You are safe, and you are cherished and loved. Show Him your wounds, and let Him show you His.
Now listen to Him...
Is He whispering gently, His breath tickling your ear? Is He looking you in the eyes, gazing at you as He tells you gently but firmly what He wants you to hear? Does He have tears in His eyes as He asks you to come closer? To just listen? Is He smiling down at you?
What is He saying?
Daughter, you are beautiful.
I've forgiven you.
My son, don't you see that you are STILL good?
When will you trust me?
Love, when will you say "yes" to me?
Son, you can let it go now. I'm in control.
I won't let you go.
I am close to you always.
It's okay. Don't be afraid. I'm here. Just rest with me.
Whatever it is... rest in it. Rest with Jesus. That's all He wants. He thirsts for you! Let yourself be loved, and, in return, resolve to embrace what Jesus told you and love without reserve.
Stay with your Jesus. Let Him hold you. Just listen. Just rest.
*Inspired by the BAKER Examen method
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