As Eva and I discussed our deeper thoughts, more intriguing ones bubbled up to the surface. At times, I wonder what others would think if they overheard the excitement and thrill we share. Perhaps some would think that we were school girls, sharing the romance each of us are experiencing. The truth is, both of us are over 50 and if I am not mistaken, there is at least 20 years between us. …and yet, we still are able to share shrieks of joy and euphoric ecstasy. Romance, you may ask. Yes, deep romance…deeper than all other romance… for it is one with the Father.
My thoughts now move on to my best buddy, Nancy, and then to Shawna. As I reflect on our times together, I realize that our conversations are similar in that pure excitement and joy begin to flow when we share and when we recognize what the Father is doing in our lives.
Would you consider us insane? Perhaps on my part since I know I am a bit wonky and goofy, but the others, I don’t think so. I don’t think they qualify to receive that title yet.
Like a movie camera quickly withdrawing from a close-up to one that reflects a panoramic view, the picture in my mind’s eye now is on a group of Spirit-filled Christians singing their hearts out to the Father. At times, I notice tears rolling down the face of one or another and yet a smile still radiates from their faces. I must admit that many times, tears roll down my face, too, as I sing of how the Father has touched my life.
The song “Shout to the Lord” now comes to mind and with your permission, I share a few stanzas….
“My Jesus, My Savior,
Lord, there is none like You;
All of my days
I want to praise
The wonders of Your mighty love.
My comfort, my shelter,
Tower of refuge and strength;
Let every breath, all that I am
Never cease to worship You.
Shout to the Lord, all the earth,
Let us sing
Power and majesty, praise to the King;
Mountains bow down and the seas will roar
At the sound of Your name.
I sing for joy at the work of Your hands,
Forever I’ll love You, forever I’ll stand,
Nothing compares to the promise I have in You.”
With my mind’s eye, I can see and hear individuals, men and women, young and old alike, singing their hearts out lovingly to the Father, expressing their heartfelt sentiments because they know, without a doubt, Who touched them. I am confident each one would admit that they have a true and loving romance with the Father.
You ARE welcome to join us if you so choose. You, too, are free to engage in the truest romance… with the Father. And so I extend the invitation and say…”taste and see the goodness of the Lord!” (Psalm 34:8)
God bless,
Melissa – June 28, 2010