Show me your Glory

I'm a blogger avoider. If it wasn't obvious enough.
Friday I was going to attempt but like i said - avoider. And here's the problem in that - so much happens in between posts that when i do posts it's just pure craziness- 3 posts crammed into one - no clear focus. Maybe one day I'll learn.

A Few weeks ago I went up to St. Louis for When the Saints 3rd annual banquet. It was an amazing night - they raised 62,000 - IN ONE NIGHT! Oh the sweet goodness of the Lord - His providing. I think I expected it to be that much. I had seen or well heard of how he showed up continually in this organization- I had seen him working - His hand was evident. So of course he was going to provide again. No doubt. It was a blessing and an encouragement to be there in that room with like minded people and individuals with similar hearts.
But in all of it the sweetest time was the drive up - I had 7 hrs of worship time with the Lord, time of just laying my heart out there. And just being alone with him. It was amazing and sweet and precious.
He also gifted sweet moments in the short time i was there with sweet friends - just getting to talk or rub elbows with them. The whole weekend was purposeful - it was clear I was to be there. It ministered to my heart to be there - A freezing cold walk at art hill, driving around the city sunday morning. Church with our extended faith family. I can't even go into really talking about them because my heart would probably come undone. He's sown my heart this year to two places for sure. This being one of them.
I was so thankful that he allowed me to go up there, but as I looked at why , what did he have for me for that weekend - it was that drive. That precious alone time. That he loves me that much. To care , to want and specifically not only carve out the time but sow it in my heart - that longing of Him.
I love my field trip of a life with Him. There is nothing greater. Though the world says other wise and man there are many distractions here and things that my eyes look at and I forget . I get caught up so easily. And I hate it. Those distractions.
He really is sweeter than anything else I've ever tasted. And I don't want the bitter bad rotten molding death fruit. I want the life giving.

This past weekend I had an engagement session. And the last half was in this gorgeous wheat field that he had lead me to on friday . I basically drove and asked him where to go . I got on the trace turned the direction he was guiding me and said ok Lord I'm trusting you , you know what I need and I'm just gonna keep driving till I get there. And bam he lead me there - it really was perfect. So he had the session there - and the dark storm clouds were rolling in and the sun was setting. cool wind blowing. And this morning I'm sitting , listening to music , worshipping him and I'm just longing for that field. To take my blanket , park on the side of the road and just go sit. It has become my new favorite spot. His creativity and beauty on display.

" I long to look on the face of the one that I love, Long to stay in your presence , it's where I belong "
This is my heart cry . I can't get enough of Him. I want to just stay in his presence. sitting with him. continually. Living in that place.