Can you tell that I’m really being blessed by Frances Roberts’ Dialogues with God?!
Here is a beautiful selection.
The Shepherd Speaks Gently
My little one, hast thou not heard My word, go not into the bypaths? Lo, I, thy loving Shepherd am by thy side. Why shouldst thou wander off? I have brought thee into tender, green pastures and beside a flowing stream. Let thy soul drink deeply and feed to thy hearts’ content.
It is no idle pastime: I have brought thee here for My own good pleasure and for purposes only known to Me. In the days ahead thou shalt know why we came this way. Trust Me now and be unmoved by any disturbance. The distant call thou shalt ignore. Stay close to Me, and thy heart shall delight in thy God. Thy fellowship with Me shall be precious beyond anything words can tell. I love thee deeply, and when love is deep, words are little needed. Shouting is unthinkable. Devotion is silent and love silences conversation. The shepherd speaks gently, and lambs do not respond to shouts. He who yells at the sheep is behaving like a hireling rather than like a shepherd. He shall bring confusion. The inner ear of the spirit is attuned to hear the still, small voice.
Lay thine head upon My knee and let Me quiet thee. Forget all the rest. What others do need not concern thee. I have never required thee to understand the actions of others. Make it no concern of thine. Only yield. Let Me do all the rest.
Sleep is My love gift to thee. Do not despise it nor set it aside. Rest in My care, for I love to care for thee but I cannot when ye are wrongfully anxious about the behaviour of others. I will correct them and minister to them Myself, for I also love them just as I love you. But they are too occupied to come to Me now. Leave them all to Me, and come, rest in My arms.
Prayer Response
Blessed Jesus, my soul cries out to Thee in response to Thy love. I would rather come to Thee than build ten cities. No accomplishment brings the joy and deep satisfaction that comes from being near Thee and feeling my hand in Thine.
Loving Saviour, blessed by Thy Name!
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Let thy soul drink deeply and feed to thy hearts’ content.
Stay close to Me, and thy heart shall delight in thy God. Thy fellowship with Me shall be precious beyond anything words can tell.
Lay thine head upon My knee and let Me quiet thee.
Oh, Jesus, I lay my head upon Your knee….may You quiet me there.
O how much we need to let God draw us into such oneness and communion, not letting all the distractions and worries of life pull us from the One who truly does love us best and has His love for us foremost in His thoughts.
We can be so like our own children who cry out about their siblings' unfair treatment at times, and we know they cannot understand, and God too, knows we cannot understand. Help us to be like little children who come without reservation to God who delights in us and for us!