Intimacy

God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God. (Matt 5:8)

A pure heart and an intimate relationship are definitely my desires.

Intimacy defined:

1. A close familiarity or friendship; closeness. 2. A private cozy atmosphere.

This is exactly what I experienced during the last 13 days, strengthening my relationship with my Father, our God and Jesus our Savior.

To accomplish this I entered a secret and sacred place of seclusion. Here, I was able to truly seek his face by prayer and fasting. During this time we grew closer than ever before, enclosed in a pure relationship. Not wanting to leave, I was hesitant to go. I am thankful and grateful, for I now have a new understanding of our value. Virtuous: we are more precious than money, precious stones or even gold.

Three things :

Peace, Provisions, Protection

Peace :

Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. (1 Peter 5:7 NLT)

God wants us to trust him. He is more than capable of turning every situation around. But first, we have to live a life that is pleasing to him. Worrying about things we cannot change, will not improve the situation. Peace that surpasses all understanding is found by praying to God first instead of trying to find comfort in others. We must trust God and allow him to carry the weight of our burdens, while we patently wait for the answer. Furthermore, we must be grateful and accept God's yes, as well as, his no. We, must learn to be content in all circumstances. Finally, obeying the word of God requires knowledge of the word. Reading, defining and studying scripture is a  bonus that arms you against evil. Scriptures protect our hearts and minds creating an atmosphere of peace. So while we wait, keep praying and reading.

Provisions:

In view of all this, make every effort to respond to God’s promises. Supplement your faith with a generous provision of moral excellence, and moral excellence with knowledge, (2 Peter 1:5 NLT)

During this time my soul received nourishments filled with vitamins and minerals called Sermons. For, I did not depend on physical food, but the words ministered daily by the powerful and anointed  men and women of God. So grateful for the feeding, I realized my soul was malnourished during several years in my past. Most importantly, our feeding of the soul must be a daily occurrence. God's provisions not only feed the soul, but, they also fill the heart. And a heart filled with God's nutrients is pure.

Protection:

The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety. (Psalms 18:2 NLT)

God loves us so much. In fact, since he is who he is, he knows us better than we know ourselves. Thus, options are plentiful and planted throughout our path to keep us from hurting ourselves. Meaning, for every trick the enemy throws at us, there is a way of escape. However, this requires the use of discernment. Listening, for and to, guidance from the Holy Spirit, affords God's children the security and safety of a barrier resistant to the evil one. Therefore, be confident, there is safety in the arms of Jesus.

Solution to creating a cozy one on one time with Jesus, seek a place of seclusion that is dedicated to him.