The Call

always personal
never detached
I sought you out
from the
beginning
when I formed you
in the womb
preparing you to
share My very Life
always staying
never leaving
even when
you left Me
following
your own way
only to discover
futility's reward
always remembering
never forgetting
that our enemy's lies
about Me
My Bride
My ways
lead to separation
seeking fulfillment in
finite passions
when only
infinite Love can satisfy
human longing
always encouraging
never haranguing you
to leave behind
this world's allurements
which consistently fade
though incessantly promise
what they cannot deliver
yet through it all
My quiet voice
calls your name
to end your resistance
and accept My gift
of new Life-
a pledge sealed
in Blood
by freedom's ransom
from sin's bondage
a risen flesh
promised by the
first fruits of
Power from above
always wooing
never pressing
even at
eternity's peril
I reach out
for you to
come home
listen
freely I offer
freely receive

Reflection/Discussion:
-Which word, phrase, idea did you like best in The Call? Why?
-What was your impression of the the Speaker?
-Is that impression a reality for you? Why/not?
-What are some of the hurdles to "freely receive" God's free offer?
-How has God reached out to you?
-Where can you find/give support in your relationship with God?