Me: What’s wrong with me, Lord, what is the heart of the matter? It’s hard to hear Your voice amongst all the clatter I have not sought Your Presence or heard Your sweet voice With my eyes on the world, I’ve not made the best choice Lord: Draw close to Me and I will draw close to you My Spirit drops down like the precious morning dew You can’t see Me coming but I am there nonetheless Waiting to hear the sound of your heart acquiesce You can’t hear Me clearly until you’re quiet and still I am always speaking but you have a free will Will you draw close or seek the world’s bright lights? Return My love and make Me your chief delight Debbie Furey August 27, 2021 1 John 2:15-17 – “Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. 16 For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. 17 The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever.” James 4:8 (NKJV) – “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” 1 John 3 Revelation 2:1-7 Acquiesce is not a word I use. I had to look up the definition. It means give consent by keeping silent, to submit quietly. What an awesome privilege that the God of the universe desires our attention and love! On every page of the Bible, the Lord invites us to draw close to Him and get to know Him. What is your response? Will you still your heart and mind enough to hear His voice?