It still baffles me at times to look at the now and compare it with then. In earlier days, had the following setting been presented before me, the out come would have been a great night filled with fun…but simply another night, but not this time…not anymore. Not because either is right or wrong, but purely because now the God of the universe fully has my heart. His presence is far more thrilling that anything I could conjure up myself and above all else, His presence is in me, it goes where I go.
The 17th of September, a day of life! I have been with 20 or so other people who have not only become family, but are a part of who I am today. Some have been closer than others, some have walked through some pretty hard stuff with me and yet, they all have been a source of life for me and me a source of life for them. I have begun to understand truth with not only my head, but my spirit…this stuff runs through my bones now!
The upper room of The Museo De Vino was set to perfection, tapas pleasing to any pallet, great ambiance, brilliant company and aromatic wine for all. This was the start of our graduation night…a night filled with joy, laughter, tears and shear love. A night that will be remembered forever and a night that marks the end of one season and the beginning of the next. But what is different about this than times in my past? The difference was the presence of God. When you fill a room with 20 people who are passionately in love with God, who carry the presence of God with them, good food, drink and joy….how can our Father not bless that? He loves to have fun with us, He loves to bring us laughter and joy and He loves to cover us with His presence.
I can’t explain how He works, but what I can explain is that His presence is far greater than anything I have ever indulged in. His presence pours out love that only He can give, it covers us with an overwhelming sense of belonging that only He can provide and quite simply stated, His presence is the best thing in the world!
He has me and He will never leave me, nor I Him. He cares for me more than anyone else in the whole world and I Him. He is my life because He brings life, He is my source because He is the most complete source, He is my first love because He first loved me and a He is my everything because I am without a doubt everything to Him.
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Taryn,
I am so happy for you. I can imagine what a time you had. Enjoy my sweet daughter. Can’t wait to see what your next season will be.
Love Mom
WOW! WOW! WOW! PTL! QUE HERMOSO TARYN! I”M THRILLED FOR YOUUUUU! I LOVE IT! I LOVE TO hear there are 20 people there in love with my Master, and is unexplainable love…it just is…but is wonderful and compels all of us.
Amen…thank you Lord…thanks TAryn!
beautiful truth. beautiful heart. beautiful you. love you sweets…m.e.
SOOOOO AMAZING my dear sweet friend!! What a blessing, praise report and total Glory to God! I can’t wait for your next season, and sooooo look forward to seeing you soon!
Sooo much love,
Lori
Taryn, Love your insights here! Are you coming home soon? Email me when you can, I can’t seem to find your direct email.