tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97903871593057945.post1605724367677044083..comments2024-02-27T06:23:47.014-08:00Comments on Deep Wells: Beguine Classics: Mechthild of MagdeburgGlenn Myers Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14054641408843284739noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97903871593057945.post-11576596698940890242014-02-28T19:41:46.687-08:002014-02-28T19:41:46.687-08:00What powerful words!
It is amazing to think that ...What powerful words! <br />It is amazing to think that one can be SO desperate for communion and relationship with the Lord that it is painful!! In a way, this idea sounds absurd, but yet, there is a truth about it that strikes deep within my heart that yes, love to the point of inner ache and pain is good - was that not what our Lord experienced?? There have been a few times in my life where I have experienced such heart wrenching desire for the Lord; in fact, there has been an entire 7-10day time frame where that was all I felt. Nevertheless, outside of that instance, it has not been a continuous thing. However, I often wonder - ought we to experience that desire to the point of pain/ache so continuously that it becomes the norm? Should there be times in our walks of faith in Christ that the pain is lessened in order that when it comes again, there is an even greater sense of appreciation for wanting Christ, needing Christ, and being driven to pursue Him?<br />Oh how I do pray that that intensity of love between God and I continues to grow and mature - and in so doing, spread love, encouragement, and discipleship to those around me! Let us be challenged, brothers and sisters in Christ, to pursue wholeheartedly the Lord who loved us first!Elainenoreply@blogger.com