Come Away with Me
This is a phrase that has been lingering over me for a while. When I feel a separation from the people and things of this world, “come away with Me” is whispered to my heart.
I read Song of Songs today in my Passion Translation (HIGHLY recommend) and that is the very thing the Bridegroom-King asks of his Shulamite. Over and over he praises her beauty and perfection, calling her to come with him. But he warns others to not disturb her before she is ready.
That is so how God treats each of us, calling us higher, calling us to Him but gently.
I struggle coming away with Him sometimes. So much gets in the way.
I allow so many things to get in the way.
He is constantly clearing my path to spend time with me. I am constantly cluttering it back up.
This month has been a particular struggle of coming away with Him. I feel bogged down in a mire.
The chants of my past tell me if I come to Him now all I will receive is correction and discipline. I haven’t been “good enough” this month. I’ve used my time poorly. I’ve fallen into old coping habits. I’ve chosen to mentally de-rail myself.
But the beat of His heart is the opposite.
I asked God
Lord what do you want to do today?
Connect with you.
No! *Pause* Jesus why is my heart so hard?
You’re scared. Scared about what it means to be close to me. Scared what I will say and do about your behavior lately. Scared about what I would tell you to do.
But Beloved, I could not love you more right now if you were perfect. And I would not love you less if you were more of a mess.
My love is not dependent on you or your behavior.
My love for you is simply my love for you. I want the best for you.
Come away with me my love. Let me speak to your heart as you cry out.
