The Seeker

in your silent depths

you seek to love and

be loved without

limits or measures-
the security of a union
whose acceptance and
self'-donation is a
dream of endless ecstasy
you also realize - though
do not always admit - that
it is far more than
finite love can
deliver in this life since
everything passes and is
restricted by the
earthly boundaries
of the temporal...
only imagination's limitless frontiers
extend fulfillment beyond its
confined expressions -
even marital love
however satisfying is still

full of trials / suffering and

always desires more than
your fallen nature
can deliver and so
your craving remains for
something more...lasting...
satisfying...so it may seem

that you seek in vain but.

the Truth is that I have 

placed that longing in your heart

for it is I who first seeks you...
it is for you that I hunger...
aware or not...
self-absorbed or generous...
trapped in sin or saint...
proud or humble...
bitter or thankful...
hater or lover...
enemy or friend...
it is your heart I treasure
your love
for which I long 
in a Union
Infinite and Passionate
like Me...some of
you question My veracity -
can this be True?
is He truly like He says He is?

you think...
does He really Love... me... that way?
maybe for others but
not for me...Why?... because in
your heart of hearts
you know your
weakness and poverty -
secrets hidden from
everyone's eyes but Mine

sins that feel unforgivable...

accusations / shame swirl in your mind...

wounds buried deep within...

lies about yourself and Me that

you still believe to this very day...  

but...

I do not utter
empty words
rather
they express
My Tender Mercy -
the Truth of
who I Am
see
it was for YOU
I bore the Cross -
the burden of your sins -
for YOU that
My Hands and Feet were nailed...
My Heart pierced -
Blood and Water flowing to
Wash your heart to
make it like Mine -
a stark testimony of
My Personal Love for YOU
as I looked
into your eyes
and said...
I thirst...
Come
Say Yes to...
My Infinite Invitation -

My Love for YOU -

Repent of your sin

Accept Me into your heart

as your Lord and Savior
Come...yes...YOU...
Follow Me

Reflection/Discussion:

-Is "finite love" ultimately not fulfilling?  Why/not?
-How is the love of Jesus different than our love for one another?
-How are they related?
-Do you think people tend to question God's Love for them? Why/not? 

-In what way does that pertain to you?

-What are some of the 'lies' talked about?
-How can we receive His Love for us?
-What does it mean here that Jesus says "I thirst"?
-What does it mean to say "yes" to Jesus?

-How can you communicate this reality to others?

-How has Jesus proven His Love for you?

-Is there anything keeping you back from deciding to receive Jesus 

 into your heart as your Personal Lord and Savior? 

-If yes, then, what is it? Work through it. Maybe talk it over with a trusted friend.

-If no, then, just ask Him into your heart in your own words. Day by Day seek Him, listen.