Resilient Heart

"I judge all things only by the price they shall gain in eternity."-John Wesley

"May You be all that's on my mind, all of the time. Let my heart be torn in two, until Your will is mine. Dearly Beloved, of my Soul. We desire YOU, God."

(worship song that keeps replaying in my mind...)

In recent weeks, I have faced a deep challenge. But, the Holy Spirit, who is the Great Teacher, and the Great friend, resounded with loud tones this word over me, giving identity and perspective. His much needed grace:

Resiliency

He told me, this is how He sees me.

And when God says something to you, it can be never be taken away.

Then Jesus said to the twelve, “Do you also want to go away?”
But Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. Also we have come to believe and know that You are the Christ, the Son of the living God!" John 6:67-69

Hallelujah. Dearly Beloved of My Soul.

Resilency; defined:

re·sil·ient

: characterized or marked by resilience: asa : capable of withstanding shock without permanent deformation or ruptureb : tending to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change

If God believes in you, no one can possibly be against you. He told me, resiliency is a sign of being "child-like." He told me that the joy of the Lord is my strength, and I am FREE.

Signs of a Resilient Child

* The ability to bounce back
* The capacity to have courage
* The motivation to move forward
* The power to stay centered
* The awareness of knowing themselves
* The gift of laughter
* The potential of showing promise
* The capacity to ask for help
* The tenacity to accomplish goals
* The willingness to share feelings
* The capability to connect with others
* The inspiration to give back

I began to hear "dreams of my heart" crying out for voice & audience. It occurred to me... perhaps that is what is "RESILIENT" about me. It is actually my HEART.

It was as I realized my heart is strong, my heart still dreams, my heart still hopes, my heart still believes, my heart WON'T GIVE UP... it was then, an even deeper revelation struck me, like mining PURE GOLD:

The movements of my heart; they move My God.

Who is this God, who makes His throne upon men's hearts? Who is this God who pursues me to the end?

He wants our love.

"I judge all things only by the price they shall gain in eternity."-John Wesley

"May You be all that's on my mind, all of the time. Let my heart be torn in two, until Your will is mine. Dearly Beloved, of my Soul. We desire YOU, God."