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Rewarded with HIS Presence

A few months ago I began doing 2-way journaling where I write (actually, I usually type) my prayers (conversations) with the Lord. It has been very helpful for me in learning to hear HIS voice and developing a more intimate relationship with Jesus.
My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.” (John 10:27)

Here is part of my journal entry from October 30, 2009.
(Words from Jesus in bold.)
I woke up this morning with a certain song in my head —”I will Sing, Sing, Sing” (sung by Chris Tomlin.)
I do not have that song in my iTunes library or on a CD so I got online and did a search and found several videos of the song. Just love the internet! Lord, I enjoyed praising YOU to that song, and to other songs I played after that.

While I was singing “Lift Him Up” I could feel your pleasure and your presence. I believe your were saying, “Yes! You are getting it! You are worshipping Me from your heart and I am working and warring on your behalf.”

Yes, I am a rewarder of those who diligently seek me. I reward you with my presence. I reward you with joy and peace. I reward you with wisdom and with strength. I reward you with liberty, freedom from bondage, freedom from fear, freedom from hopelessness. I reward you with a vision, a dream, a purpose.

But you must make time for me and make room for me in your heart. Do not let your life get too cluttered with so much stuff that you don’t have time or room for me.

This is a real stretch for me, but I sure receive much encouragement and insight from reading others' blogs about their conversations with God, so maybe this will bless someone else as well.

I am also sharing my convos with Jesus, my insights, my passions and resources (like this network) I find helpful on my new blog at JoyfulHeartLiving.com.

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Comment by JoDitt Williams on November 3, 2009 at 8:18am: Thanks, Renato for the encouragement. I am already acquainted with you. I have listened to some calls that you have been on with Randy Peck and read your blog. You were inspiration to me in starting my own blog because I have been blessed to read your "Words From Jesus." I pray that your webinar (which begins tonight) is very successful in every way and that hearts will be healed.
Blessings,
JoDitt

Comment by Renato Amato on November 3, 2009 at 2:42am: Hello JoDitt, it's wonderful that you are experiencing the presence of the lord through your two-ways journaling! I have been doing it for over 10 years now and I can tell you that God has often revealed His Omnipotence to me through it! You can check my blog and read some of my "Words From Jesus: http://renatoamato.com/en/journaling/words-from-jesus/

I noticed in your blog JoyfulHesrtLiving.com that you have enrolled in Carrie C.Stone upcoming "4 Weeks to Freedom" program and I'm so happy for you, as I'm personally connected with Carrie and she's a wonderful woman of God! I'm sure you will experience great freedom as you participate in her calls! God bless you!

Comment by Jennifer Anne Kramer on November 2, 2009 at 9:26pm: Wonderful! Life is cluttered and it's nice to know that others need to be reminded too!