God is always wanting to come closer to us,
and in his eyes the whole of our span of
mortal life is meant to make us accustomed
to his nearness. God love us and love is always
humble and respectful; it will not force itself
upon the beloved. God cannot love us to the
full, that is, give full scope to his love, be as
lavish with us as he wishes unless we let him.
If, from his side, our lives in this world are an
opportunity for him gradually to hive himself
until we are capable of receiving him fully,
from our side they must be seen as a response
to his loving advances, allowing him to train
and fit us. There is never any question of the
initiative lying with us or of our having to get
on the good side of God in order to win his
favors. All that has gone before is and attempt
to show how, in our ordinary daily lives we
should respond to God, surrendering self.
It is not a part-time time thing; it covers
and must cover the life in heaven. It is prayer:
God incessantly giving himself, man opening
himself to this gift. Ruth Burrows presented by:
Stanski
January 31, 2023, ^
Steve Haarman 