I was reading through my Bible the other day, trying to find something interesting to read. Here's me being a bit vulnerable: I often find it difficult to read the Bible. It's not that I'm not interested in what the Lord says, it's just not always exciting to me. As I flipped through, I came across this verse, "Take me away with you- let us hurry!"

This verse is from Song of Songs. It's in the first chapter, the fourth verse. I read it (mainly because it's marked) and started to cry. As the tears fell, I felt the Lord begin to speak to me. This is kind of what I felt He said:

"Dearest, on days where everything sucks and nothing seems to be going right; on days where you feel everyone is against you, when you're depressed, discouraged, and hopeless, who do you turn to? Who is the one you want to run away with? Am I the one? Am I the first person that comes to your mind? Are you desperate to run away with me?

My dearest, do you long to be with me? Are you like that deer that pants for streams of water? When you're in trouble; when you feel like your world is out of control, do you run to me? Do you hide under my cover? I want and have great things for you! If only you would turn to me.

If only I was the first you ran to. If only you spoke to me like you do others. If only you kept things secret with me. You don't have to hide anything from me. You don't have to go to others because you're ashamed to bring it to me! Dearest, I'm always here for you! I'm the one with all of the answers, the perfect comfort, the unconditional love! Dearest, I'm the one you need!"

I know that all the Lord spoke to me is true. It has caused me to re-evaluate my relationship with Him! I don't know why I sometimes stray a little from Him. I don't know why I don't just stay focused and make life a lot easier on myself. However, I do know that I really want to get it right this time!

**Lord, I truly love you with everything in me! Please help me be more focused on you! Your love is amazing and I need more of you now than ever before! Help me draw near to you and run to you before all others**