Dear and precious Lord, I address you now not as Tender Reed, but simply as Denis! Though I am advanced in years, I address you as a small and naive child simply longing to be in Your presence. I can barely fathom your thoughts and your ways! And I cannot pretend to be wise or have knowledge of your affairs! But my heart is sick and lonely with your being in Heaven and my being here on Earth! Please come back! Come back soon! Every day we are separated seems like an eternity. An unpleasant one! Who am I Lord?! But a small child who is in love with God! I miss you more than I know how to say! And love you more than I can feel! Please see my tears which speak louder than my words! I love you, I miss you, I want you! Your loving son, Denis TR :amen: :amen: That surely reached the father’s ear and heart! Interesting is that over the last few days during my quiet time, my thoughts have been turned toward the smallness of my frame and spiritual life....I equate this smallness to the size of an ant or even the flea ... who am I that the creator of the universe would choose me and know me by name, the thought is overwhelmingly grateful and humbling. The longing to see the one who gave himself to purchase my soul from the condemnation of humanity’s sin deserving fully of eternity separated from my creator/ God, is overwhelming from the depths of my soul ... “I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. Psalm 139:14 What a wonderful prayer to our wonderful God. ^^ We are encouraged to have the faith of a small child! Why not our love expressions as well?! I am small, but He is big! TR Whether we speak of an ongoing love affair with creator God, or escaping trials before us, let alone the prospect of eternal damnation, whatever the motivation, there is only but one clear choice! CHRIST! TR For this cause, the Lord delays his appearing! Wanting that none perish! More importantly, that the Bride of Christ should grow! TR Nailed it, TR Even so, the Lord's salvation is for whosoever! Not just the Bride! The more grace received the more gratefulness to declare! TR Oh but to be with the Lord, forevermore! Starting here and now! Even before eternity begins! So much to look forward to, so much to be thankful for! TR 
