{"id":1016,"date":"2015-07-03T10:00:23","date_gmt":"2015-07-03T15:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/belovedlove.org\/reflections\/?p=1016"},"modified":"2019-05-17T13:21:49","modified_gmt":"2019-05-17T18:21:49","slug":"encountering-god-our-father","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/belovedlove.org\/reflections\/2015\/07\/03\/encountering-god-our-father\/","title":{"rendered":"Encountering God Our Father"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Encountering<\/a><\/p>\n

by Lydia Floren<\/p>\n

When we step into God\u2019s heavenly throne room for the first time, I imagine we will be juuuust a little bit intimidated. God\u2019s \u201cglory\u201d\u2014His powerful presence, His bright beauty\u2014will surely take our breath away.<\/p>\n

But here\u2019s what I see happening next:<\/p>\n

God glances down the great hall, and spies us near the door. His eyes light up, and a big grin spreads across His face. He steps down from the dais and strides toward us, arms open wide.<\/p>\n

We, His children, we know that smile. We know those arms. We break into a run and race down that gilded throne room until we reach our Abba. He scoops us up, swings us around, smothers us in a big hug, and then carries us back up to His seat. Settled on His lap, we chatter away. He listens intently, His warm eyes never wavering, His strong arms encircling us. Once our words are spent, and any tears dried, He murmurs a few words in our ear–words of wisdom and encouragement, kindness and grace. He gives us a squeeze; we smile and nod. Then He puts us down, and sends us on our way.<\/p>\n

God wants–and invites–this kind of encounter with us now. Every day. Isn\u2019t this what WE also want?<\/p>\n

Each morning, choose to enter your Father\u2019s presence, confident of His warm welcome! Soak in His love and wisdom. Stay in His arms long enough to be restored and refreshed. And then joyfully walk along the path He has shown you.<\/p>\n

Be loved. And then love.
\nSoak in God\u2019s love and shine!<\/p>\n

“You encircle me from back to front, placing your hand upon me<\/a>.” Psalm 139:5 NSV<\/p>\n

\"Baby<\/a><\/p>\n

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Recent Post: \u00a0All I Have Needed Thy Hand Hath Provided<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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