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Sharing with God

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Introduction
Human beings are made up of five distinct, inter-related elements: body, mind, heart, soul and spirit. When we choose to share these parts of ourselves with God, we can move into an ever-deepening relationship with him, for: We are the temple of the living God (2 Corinthians 6:16; NLT).

Every night, just before settling down to sleep, I silently open these five aspects of myself to God, sharing them with him one by one. This process is a journey to the deepest part of myself. It’s not easy to describe, but I will do my best.

Body
The body I live in belongs to God, who made it (Isaiah 64:8; BBE). He has lent it to me for a limited time, during my exile on earth, so I begin my journey by sharing it with him in stillness and silence.

Mind
Then I go a step further, sharing my mind with God. I don’t need to say a single word, because he already knows all my thoughts (Psalm 139:2; NLT). There is nothing I want to hide from him, and nothing I can hide from him.

Heart
Next, moving a little further on my inward journey, I share the emotions in my heart with him, though, once again, he already knows them in full (1 Samuel 16:7; NLT). Essentially, I am opening my whole self more and more fully to God, step by step.

Soul
Sharing my soul with him takes me still deeper, for I become acutely conscious that my soul is his life-giving breath within me (Genesis 2:7; KJV).

Spirit
Finally, at the deepest level of all, I reach my spirit. There is no need for me to “open” it, or to “share” it. Neither is there any “me”. There is only oneness with God. As St. Paul writes: The person who is joined to the Lord is one spirit with him (1 Corinthians 6:17; NLT).

Conclusion
At my death, when I leave behind my earthly body, my mind, heart and soul will cease, but my spirit will continue to be one with God forever: The dust returns to the ground it came from, and the spirit returns to God who gave it (Ecclesiastes 12:7; NIV).

So, may my last words be the same as those of Jesus: Father, I entrust my spirit into your hands (Luke 23:46; NLT).

Sharing

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Let all the earth be silent before him (Habakkuk 2:20; NIV).

In silence, Lord, I share with you
Exactly how my body feels –
There isn’t any need to speak,
Because you live within.

In darkness, Lord, I share with you
The thoughts which surface in my mind –
There isn’t any need to speak,
Because you know them all.

In stillness, Lord, I share with you
The passions moving in my heart –
There isn’t any need to speak,
Because you sense them, too.

In solitude, I share with you
My soul, my life, and all I am –
There isn’t any need to speak,
Because I dwell in you.

All who live in love live in God, and God lives in them (1 John 4:16; NLT).

References

We are the temple of the living God (2 Corinthians 6:16; NLT).

Before a word is on my tongue you, LORD, know it completely (Psalm 138:4; NIV).

Moses approached the thick darkness where God was (Exodus 20:21; NIV).

You know my thoughts (Psalm 139:2; NLT).

Be still in the presence of the LORD (Psalm 37:7; NLT).

You know my heart (Jeremiah 12:3; NLT).

He climbed the hill to pray in solitude (Matthew 14:23; WEY).

When you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private (Matthew 6:6; NLT).

You know the troubles of my soul (Psalm 31:7; CSB).

God now knows me completely (1 Corinthians 13:12; NLT).

All who confess that Jesus is the Son of God have God living in them, and they live in God (1 John 4:15; NLT).

The Father shares our tears

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He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever (Revelation 21:4; NLT).

Praise be to the Lord, to God our Saviour, who daily bears our burdens (Psalm 68:19; NIV).

Beyond our death, all grief will end;
Till then, the Father shares our tears.
After death, all dread will cease;
Till then, he helps us face our fears.

Beyond our death, all pain will end;
Till then, the Saviour shares our cross.
After death, all cares will cease;
Till then, he helps us bear each loss.

Beyond our death, all hate will end;
Till then, the Spirit is our guide.
After death, all hurt will cease;
Till then, he’s always at our side.

Beyond our death, all wrong will end;
Till then, the Lord forgives our sin.
After death, all shame will cease –
Till then, we put our trust in him.

We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them (1 John 4:16; NLT).

I love you

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I love you, Lord (Psalm 18:1; NLT).

He loves us with unfailing love (Psalm 117:2; NLT).

I love you,
And you love me:
You’re present, Lord,
In all I see.

You love me,
And I love you:
I want to serve
In all I do.

I love you,
And you love me:
You share my life,
And set me free.

You love me,
And I love you:
I’m yours forever,
Through and through.

I am yours (Psalm 119:94; NLT).

Come to me

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Jesus said, “Come to me all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28; NLT).

Come to me
When you are lonely;
Take my hand
When you’re afraid.

Seek me
When you lose your bearings;
Talk with me;
Rest in my shade.

Follow me;
Accept my friendship;
Cling to me
When you despair.

Turn to me
When life’s a burden:
I will comfort, love,
And share.

In all their suffering he also suffered (Isaiah 63:9; NLT).

References

Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me (Psalm 23:4; KJV).

I will take you by the hand and guard you (Isaiah 42:6; NLT).

I am the way (John 14:6; NLT).

Come and take shelter in my shade (Judges 9:15; NLT).

Follow me and be my disciple (Matthew 9:9; NLT).

You are my friends (John 15:15; NLT).

He lifted me out of the pit of despair (Psalm 40:2; NLT).

Turn to me now, while there is time. Give me your hearts. Come with fasting, weeping and mourning (Joel 2:12; NLT).