Returning to Intimacy

Category: Spiritual Category

  • Jesus Lives!

    Risen King Jesus, we exalt You! You are the Lamb who was slain, yet You live forevermore, crowned with glory and honor. You willingly bore the cross, despised its shame, and conquered death with unmatched power.
    You are the Holy One, the spotless sacrifice, our Great High Priest, and our Eternal Intercessor.

    Worthy are You, Lord, to receive all worship, for in You mercy and truth have met, righteousness and peace have kissed.
    We adore You for tearing the veil and opening the way for us to dwell with the Father, not as strangers, but as beloved children.

    O Lord, renew a right spirit within us. Let us never forget the weight of the cross and the depth of Your love.

    Thank You that the veil was torn from top to bottom, not by man, but by God Himself, declaring that we are welcome in Your presence forever. Thank You for direct access to the Father, for the gift of intimacy, for the power of resurrection life that now dwells in us.
    We praise You for Your finished work, and we rest in it with grateful hearts.

    Let the reality of the torn veil awaken fresh fire within us to seek Your face, know Your voice, and carry Your glory to a hurting world.
    We ask that the power of the resurrection rise in every dry and weary place within us. Use our lives as living testimonies of the victory You won our Risen King, our Coming Bridegroom, our Savior forever.

    In Your glorious name, Jesus — Amen.

  • Jesus

    Jot down the first thing that comes to your mind.

    Why Jesus is the First Name That Comes to My Mind

    When asked to write the first thing that comes to my mind, I didn’t hesitate, Jesus. Not because it’s a habit or a rehearsed response, but because that name has become the anchor of my soul. Jesus is not just a figure in Scripture to me, He is my lifeline, my comforter, my teacher, and the very breath that gives me purpose.

    I’ve walked through storms that threatened to consume me, an emotional marriage where I cried out in desperation, only to be met with a whisper from the Holy Spirit that my husband was my assignment. I obeyed, waited, and watched God transform our love in the final chapters of his life. Jesus met me there, in the middle of the pain and the promise.

    I’ve battled fear, fear of speaking, fear of inadequacy, fear of being seen. And yet, even in hiding, Jesus was molding me, using the jail ministry, written prayers, and whispered songs in the secret place to prepare me for my calling. He showed me that being a Psalmist wasn’t about performance, but about carrying His heart in my voice.

    I say “Jesus” because I’ve learned to listen to Him over the noise of people-pleasing. I’ve turned from always saying yes to others to staying anchored in what the Holy Spirit says. I know the power of my broken marriage healed. I know the power of death being defeated! I’ve watched my children grow with challenges in their own lives, yet He still holds them close. I’ve seen my grandchildren rise with purpose, through the eyes of grace, all because Jesus has been the center of our family’s story. I know the power of His crucifixion and what He has done for me!

    Daily communion with my mother reminds me of His sacrifice, a constant invitation to remember the price He paid for our freedom. His body broken, His blood poured out, how could His name not be first on my lips?

    I fasted for refreshing, leaned into boldness, and embraced my identity in Christ. And through it all, through joy, sorrow, healing, and purpose, Jesus has remained the one name that brings peace, power, and clarity.

    So when I write the first thing that comes to mind, it’s not just instinct, it’s experience. It’s love. It’s worship.
    It’s Jesus.

  • When Sunday Comes!

    The Silence and the Victory in the Shadows

    Scripture:
    1 Peter 3:18-19 (NIV)
    “For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit. After being made alive, He went and made proclamation to the imprisoned spirits…”

    Revelation 1:18 (NKJV)
    “I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore. Amen. And I have the keys of Hades and of Death.”

    Holy Saturday, the space between the crucifixion and the resurrection, is marked by silence. The tomb is sealed. The sky is still. To the natural eye, hope seems lost. But in the Spirit, Jesus was not inactive, He was victorious!

    The Bible gives us glimpses of a divine mystery: Jesus descended into the lower parts of the earth (Ephesians 4:9), proclaimed His victory to the imprisoned spirits (1 Peter 3:19), and triumphed over every force of darkness. He took back the keys of Death and Hades, not as a victim, but as a victorious King.

    Though the world was silent, the realm of the Spirit shook with holy power. Hell was plundered. Captivity was led captive. Jesus was claiming authority over sin, death, and the grave. Hallelujah!🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿

    Holy Saturday reminds us: even when Heaven seems quiet, God is still working. Silence doesn’t mean absence, it can be the sound of victory being secured in secret.

    Prayer:
    Jesus, when we face silent seasons, help us remember that You are never idle. Thank You for descending into the depths to rescue, redeem, and restore. Thank You for holding the keys of death and the grave. We wait in faith, knowing Sunday is coming. In Jesus name! Amen.

    Today, reflect on the “in-between” moments in your own life, times when it felt like nothing was happening. Ask God to show you how He was working in the silence. Write down one area where you need to trust Him even when you can’t see movement.

  • Love Poured Out At Calvary 🩸

    Scripture:
    Isaiah 53:5 (NKJV)
    “But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.”

    Reflection:
    Good Friday marks the most sacred, heart-wrenching act of love the world has ever known. On this day, Jesus, the sinless Son of God, willingly gave His life as a ransom for many. He was betrayed, beaten, mocked, and nailed to a cross, bearing the full weight of our sin, shame, and judgment.

    It was not the nails that held Him there, it was love. Love for you. Love for the ones who would believe. The Lamb of God was offered as the final and perfect sacrifice. The veil in the temple was torn, signifying that access to God was now made available through the blood of Jesus.

    While it’s called “Good” Friday, the goodness lies not in the pain, but in the purpose. The Cross was not the end, it was the doorway to redemption, reconciliation, and victory.

    Prayer:
    Lord Jesus, thank You for enduring the cross for me. Thank You for staying when You could have walked away. You took my place, bore my punishment, and offered me eternal life. Let the power of Your sacrifice never become familiar to me. Teach me to live in a way that honors what You paid for. Amen.

    Reflection Challenge:
    Spend time quietly before the Lord today. Read the account of Jesus’ crucifixion in John 19. Reflect on each moment—His silence, His suffering, His surrender. Then, take Communion in remembrance of His body broken and blood shed. Worship Him for the love that held Him there.

  • One Bread One Table One Meal

    The phrase, “one bread, one table, one meal that lasts forever” speaks deeply to the spiritual unity, communion, and eternal fellowship we have through Christ. Here’s what it means in a biblical and symbolic sense:

    1. One Bread

    This refers to Jesus Himself, the Bread of Life.
    John 6:35 – “Then Jesus declared, ‘I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.’”
    When we partake of the bread in Communion, we are sharing in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, who sustains us spiritually.

    1. One Table

    This symbolizes the unity of all believers in Christ. We come to one spiritual table, regardless of background, race, or denomination, to fellowship with the Lord and with one another.
    1 Corinthians 10:17 – “Because there is one bread, we, who are many, are one body, for we all share the one bread.”

    1. One Meal That Lasts Forever

    This reflects the eternal covenant through Christ. Communion is not just a ritual; it’s a foretaste of the eternal feast with God.
    Revelation 19:9 – “Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb!” It reminds us that this meal, begun now through faith, continues into eternity when we will dine with Jesus in heaven.

    So in essence, this phrase captures the eternal bond we share through Christ, sustained by His body (bread), united at His table, and looking forward to the everlasting feast in His Kingdom.

  • LOVE vs BETRAYAL

    LOVE vs BETRAYAL

    “Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped His feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.”
    —John 12:3 (NIV)


    “Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and asked, ‘What are you willing to give me if I deliver Him over to you?’”
    —Matthew 26:14–15 (NIV)

    Wednesday of Holy Week may be silent in the text, but spiritually, the air was thick with contrasting choices.

    Mary poured out extravagant love, breaking open her alabaster box, anointing Jesus for His burial, and filling the room with worship.
    Meanwhile, Judas secretly plotted betrayal for silver, trading eternal treasure for temporary gain.

    What a contrast: devotion and deception in the same week. One gave everything to honor Jesus. The other sold Him out.

    Yet Jesus was not caught off guard. Even in silence, He remained sovereign and surrendered. He received Mary’s offering with tenderness, and He would face Judas’ betrayal with divine purpose. This reminds us: even in moments of betrayal, loss, or silence, God is orchestrating redemption.

    Lord, help us to have Mary’s heart. Teach us to pour out what is most precious to us at Your feet, our love, our worship, our surrender. Guard us from the spirit of Judas, from coldness, greed, or false intentions. When life feels quiet or confusing, remind us that You are still working and still worthy. In Your precious name we pray. Amen.

  • Family Legacy

    Describe a positive thing a family member has done for you.

    I can’t link it to just one family member. There’s a special kind of joy that fills my heart, not just when my children and grandchildren say “I love you,” but when I see them living it out. When they serve, care for, and show compassion to others, I see my heart in them. That’s when I know the seeds I planted are bearing fruit.

    They’ve watched me love, give, and pour into others. And now, I see them doing the same, not because they have to, but because love has become their nature. That’s passionate love to me, when your legacy is carried not just in words, but in actions that reflect the heart of Christ.

  • Purifying the Temple & Teaching Truth

    On Monday of Holy Week, Jesus cleansed the temple, physically driving out what was unholy to make space for prayer, purity, and the presence of God.
    (“My house shall be called a house of prayer…” – Matthew 21:13)

    Then on Tuesday, He taught in that very same temple. After removing distractions and corruption, He filled the space with truth, clarity, and kingdom revelation.
    (“Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.” – Matthew 24:35)

    Jesus didn’t cleanse the temple just for the sake of judgment, He did it so that truth could flow freely again. Purification makes room for revelation.
    Likewise, in our own hearts (His temple), the Lord gently but powerfully clears away what doesn’t belong, not to condemn us, but so that we can better hear Him, learn from Him, and live in freedom.

    The same Jesus who overturns tables on Monday is the one who teaches with love and power on Tuesday.

    Lord, thank You for cleansing our hearts and preparing us to receive more of You. We invite You to purify anything in us that resists Your truth. Teach us, fill us, and help us walk in Your Word. Let our hearts be a temple where You’re honored, heard, and obeyed. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

  • The Heart of Jesus

    Abba Father,

    My heart aches for Jerusalem, for My people, for those I was sent to love, to heal, and to restore. How often have I stretched out My hands to them, longing to gather them near, like a mother hen gathers her chicks beneath her wings. I have spoken truth, shown mercy, performed wonders, and yet, they would not come.

    They turn from Me, Father. They chase after shadows, clinging to law but forsaking love. They honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Us. Still, My love does not waver. My compassion does not fail.

    I weep for them, not only for the city, but for every soul who chooses distance over nearness. I long to shelter them from the storm, to cover them with grace, to draw them into the safety of Your presence.

    Father, forgive them. Open their eyes. Soften their hearts. Let them see that I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Send laborers into the harvest. Stir the hearts of the remnant. And when they are ready, when they call upon My name, I will be waiting, arms open wide.

    Even now, I am knocking at the door of their hearts.

    Amen.

  • Praise To Our King

    Sovereign and Holy God, we lift our voices in praise to You! You reign in majesty, clothed in glory and splendor, and there is none like You. From everlasting to everlasting, You are God, and Your kingdom has no end.

    We exalt You, O Lord, for Your faithfulness never fails, and Your mercy is new every morning. You are the King of kings and the Lord of lords, mighty in power yet rich in love. Your righteousness and justice establish Your throne, and Your grace overflows to all who seek You.

    With all creation, we declare Your greatness! The heavens proclaim Your handiwork, and the earth is full of Your goodness. Holy and worthy are You, O King, and we bow before You in reverence and joy.

    Let our lives be a song of praise, and may our lips never cease to honor You. Be glorified in us, O Lord, now and forever.

    In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.