My Heart is Rejoicing

This morning I was sitting with the Lord and asked Him to speak to me, to lead me in His word - I so needed to hear from Him! As I sat there waiting, praying, I became desperate to connect with Him. To know that we were speaking together face to face. I have learned through the years that He is always there - even when I don't "feel" Him or "hear" Him, but you know how it is, there are times when tangibly experiencing His presence is so needed! This morning was one of those days for me.

And God knowing my need said to me, "Doreen, it is so good to be with you this morning! My heart is rejoicing, for this is My day, and I rejoice to be with you." Wow! What an amazing thing that we can cause the heart of God - GOD - to rejoice, just because of who we are! And I rejoiced along with Him and my heart was full and a smile even came to my face. It was a wonderful moment enjoying each other. Then I opened Isaiah 62 and began to read. I want to encourage you to read this today - but here are some of the words He spoke to my heart...

Is 62:1 "For Zion's sake (my sake, for your sake...) I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not keep quiet, until her righteousness goes forth like brightness, and her salvation like a torch that is burning." God is not about to be silent or quiet in our lives - and it is for our sake! Because He wants us to be sure of how He feels about us and how He sees us - and He's willing to tell everyone!

62:2b-4 "And you will be called by a new name which the mouth of the Lord will designate. You will also be a crown of beauty in the hand of the Lord, and a royal diadem in the hand of your God. It will no longer be said to you, "Forsaken...Desolate", but you will be called, "My delight is in her"...for the Lord delights in you." Are you tired of feeling forsaken...desolate....then rejoice and receive the new name, beauty and delight that the Lord had declared for you - for...

62:5b "And as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, so your God will rejoice over you."

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No matter what was said to us or done to us by those in our lives or by strangers, there is good news! You and I are NOW new creations in Christ! We no longer have to live with the words spoken about us or over us. The blood of Jesus has taken away every stain, every curse and every sin from our lives! He has even given us a new name... The Lord loves you so much that He gave you a spiritual name - a new name. One that has never been misused, profaned, mocked, talked down about, and never yelled at. It is a name that is pure and righteous, one that is only known by the Holy One. It's a name that has only known love! His love for you is so great that He wants you to have a name without wounds, damage or pain for all eternity.

How exciting it will be to hear our name spoken for the very first time - face to face - by the One who loves us so much! Rejoice!!

I'd love to hear from you (post a comment below) about your hope for a new name or about what the Lord showed you in Isaiah 62. And I encourage you to share this blog with others. This week, I'll be giving away Susie Larson's book, The Uncommon Woman.... So email me at doreen@lifeinfreedom.org or post a comment on my blog to enter to win!

See you next week.