Speaking of pain, Shelley Hundley says that pain is the "escort" into intimacy with Jesus. She goes on to say the following:
"For all of eternity we will be face to face with the beauty and splendor of our God; only during my lifetime in this fallen age do I have the opportunity to romance His heart in the midst of darkness, accusation and blindness. I have the chance only today to love Him in the midst of my current prison...where my heart feels nothing and sees nothing yet I move in love toward the One I cannot see. His heart is most undone. (I feel nothing; He feels everything.) I Peter 1:8,9; Songs 4:9"
Lord Jesus, strengthen Your people to persevere and endure to the end by giving us a glimpse of how Your heart is deeply moved by our worship and love in the midst of our pain and affliction and inability to see clearly. We love You, Jesus; our hearts are Yours because You've given us Your heart first. Thank You both now and forever! Amen!
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