God’s Inner Stirrings

Jesus

I must lift your eyes up to a different goal, one that is hidden from your sight but not difficult to see, if only you try. Your heart has other stirrings. These are not the senseless passions or the selfish drives for power. These stirrings lift you up, and are placed there by my Father. They do not overpower you like your passions, nor do they overwhelm you like your inner drives. They invite you. They wait respectfully at the door of your heart. They knock. They do not invade. They patiently stand outside, hoping that you will open your heart.

If you invite them in, they will bring a freshness and true life. If you invite them to stay, they will totally cleanse your house of all that destroys you. They want to stay. They do not leave unless you reject them. These stirrings do not serve themselves but they bless every heart that welcomes them. As you receive their blessings, your eyes are opened. The old ways are set aside. The new is much, much better. Your heart is at peace. Your body has what it needs but its desires are now subject to you, and not you to them.

Once this is accomplished, you are ready to dream of what you can do. You are ready to set out on your journey, on the road that your Creator has determined and willed for you, but which you yourself must also choose. I will speak of that the next time.