He and I

[kisstheson]

He and I...

This thread is about the most significant realationship I ever had or ever will have. The name of the thread is simply, He and I. Along with an occasional sprinkling of my art, for the most part I'll be quoting from a book with the same title. It's a book of dialouge between a Soul and Christ. It was written bY Gabriel Bossis in the 1940's. She was a French gal and a lover of the theater arts but she had an incredible relationship with the Lord. She journaled her "inner" coversations with Him. The words in her book are the most beautiful words I have ever read, except for the Gospels, of course. I think you'll find these words very encouraging, moving and challenging but one thing this book will help your realize is that you are beautiful, special and unique to Jesus.

Well here we go, from the Book He and I, written from Gabrielle Bossis:

Jesus speaks,

"Keep Me company more and more. You can never know haw much it means to Me to be treated as an intimate friend. It is so rare. I delight in this as a human being. Don't you love someone who finds rest in your company and who wants to confide his secrets to you? And I, the sensitve One! Seek Me and don't ever let me go away. Keep Me faithful and joyous company.

 

[kisstheson]

Jesus speaks...

Of course, I always forgive if you tell Me of your neglect and feel truly sorry for it. I'm not one of those who spy on faults and failings, ready to be severe. I am all goodness. See how easily little children come to Me. Then keep your heart childlike and come. Try to understand My love better and give yourself to it wholly. You know how one decorates an altar with flowers and candles. Say, 'My great Friend, here is a sacrifice, a silence, a smile for love of You.' Let everything you do celebrate love. That will console Me for many others who pass Me by. Love alone can comfort love.

 

[JPPT1974]

Thanks for sharing that my friend
You are very talented
God bless you!

 

[hlaltimus]

I found this book on the shelf at a thrift store today and have only read the first 38 pages at this time. So far, I do have peace that her communion with Christ was real, but even she expressed doubts at times as to it's legitimacy. That doesn't bother me too much though, not nearly as much as someone who accepts spiritual utterances without ever even questioning the source, and her few doubts here and there only exhibit a healthy, cautionary posture of an intelligent woman who understood that there are two sources within the spiritual realm. This woman seems to have had a very, very close and unique relationship with the Christ, and no doubt was allowed so partially for our benefit. Such communion with God may be appreciated far and near, but will not be fully fathomed by one who has never had such communion. One can only wonder though over the simple, childlike and deep but loving wisdom imparted to this woman, if we are by studying her communion record, at the same time also studying what our communion will be with Christ in glory. In 1936 when she was 62 years old, He once again called her by the former affectionate term of, "My little girl". Though our bodies do age and decay with time, our spirits within are eternal and know not what time is. With all of her rare and exceptional spiritual maturity in knowing the Christ, she still had not yet exceeded the dear status of "My little girl". How could it be otherwise with an infinite and eternal Savior?

 

[kisstheson]

I was surprised to find thie topic back on the board. Thanks for sharing. I appreciate your comments.

 

[Amylisa]

So glad this thread was brought up again!
I needed to read this today. Very encouraging.

 

[Jeffz]

It is so good to have the inner words of the Lord to one of His beloved shared as we should strive to do with each other. I believe this is one reason I am so blessed by this "deeper fellowship" I love to share what Jesus means to this man. I get excited and experience pure joy when I am overwhelmed by his love as I express my inner thoughts and heart longings to enter into intimacy with the Lover of our souls. There is nothing in the world that I have ever done or tried that even comes remotly close.

 

[kisstheson]

You guys are terrific! I'm glad you were blessed by the quotes from the book He And I. It's one of my faves!

 

[MyLordIsMyLife]

I am blessed by these words too. oh sister Amy, you're wonderful for bringing this to us. what a blessing to know that Jesus is there for us. He is ours and we are His...without this thought -and without Him- I don't think I could live. Jesus You are life! I adore You!

 

[kisstheson]

Thanks Jon! Really I wasn't expecting this positive response. Now y'all be really honest with me. Should I keep going with this thread, adding quotes from the book? Would you actually come and read and comment or should I just let it go as is?

in other words I don't want to give it more time if people aren't really interested.

what do you think? It's OK. You can be honest.

 

[MyLordIsMyLife]

sister dearest, the quotes take my breath away and bring to light the wonder of our Beautiful Jesus. I think you should definitely keep going.

 

[kisstheson]

Well Jon...since yoiu put it that way I guess I will have to keep posting quotes from the book...

*Jesus...*

 

[Jeffz]

Amy I am in for more of these precious words, keep bring it on.

 

[hlaltimus]

I undesignedly resurrected this thread only because I hit upon it out of the blue with a Google search for Gabrielle Bossis, but I'm glad that I did because of my great interest in communion with God. Of all that I have found on the communion with God in my life to date, (both Catholic and Protestant,) this woman has by far the most intimate, affecting, profound and literally tear jerking testimony that I know of extant. It is most unique.

As you slowly work your way through her touching testimony, I sometimes almost find myself mentally picturing her sitting in a train station on a cold rainy day upon a hard bench, gazing down the tracks, her bags laying still by her feet, deserted of human companion, but all the time secretly conversing within her soul with the God whom she loves so very much. It is difficult to determine in her testimony whether she is holding communion with the Father or with the Son, but both fellowships seem to be allowed for in I John 1:3.

"...that which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ."

I laminated my paperback copy of "He and I" today with clear plastic film for protection, presuming upon a blessed lifetime searching and re-searching of it's sacred contents. I don't think that "Lui Et Moi" will ever grow old...for me.

 

[stormdancer0]

There is a similar book called Jesus Calling, by Sarah Young. The devotions are written from the viewpoint of God, talking to His child. One of her devotionals:

Grow strong in the Light of My Presence. Your weakness does not repel Me. On the contrary, it attracts My Power, which is always available to flow into a yielded heart. Do not condemn yourself for your constant need of help. Instead, come to Me with your gaping neediness; let the Light of My Love fill you.

A yielded heart does not whine or rebel when the going gets rough. It musters the courage to thank Me even during hard times. Yielding yourself to My will is ultimately an act of trust. In quietness and trust is your strength.

 

[MyLordIsMyLife]

nice to see you again StormDancer! very inspiring words.
God bless!

 

[kisstheson]

I undesignedly resurrected this thread only because I hit upon it out of the blue with a Google search for Gabrielle Bossis, but I'm glad that I did because of my great interest in communion with God. Of all that I have found on the communion with God in my life to date, (both Catholic and Protestant,) this woman has by far the most intimate, affecting, profound and literally tear jerking testimony that I know of extant. It is most unique.

As you slowly work your way through her touching testimony, I sometimes almost find myself mentally picturing her sitting in a train station on a cold rainy day upon a hard bench, gazing down the tracks, her bags laying still by her feet, deserted of human companion, but all the time secretly conversing within her soul with the God whom she loves so very much. It is difficult to determine in her testimony whether she is holding communion with the Father or with the Son, but both fellowships seem to be allowed for in I John 1:3.

"...that which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ."

I laminated my paperback copy of "He and I" today with clear plastic film for protection, presuming upon a blessed lifetime searching and re-searching of it's sacred contents. I don't think that "Lui Et Moi" will ever grow old...for me.

I love the way you described the scenes in the book. That verse from 1 John is excellent too! I have given He and I away as a gift to friends. often this book has brought tears and many sighs to my heart. Thanks again for bringing the thread back on the board!

 

[kisstheson]

Thanks everyone for your 's up!

Jesus speaks:

"Don't be afraid of being too tender. Or of saying too much to your Beloved. Complain about yourself. Say to Him, 'When will you heal me, my Great Friend, of this or of that?' So many things in you are unworthy of Me. Humble yourself as you think of this. Hide all your ugliness in My heart. It's a hospital, you know, and doesn't one sometimes come out of a hospital cured? Trust in Me with all of your heart since I am your great Friend! You remember the key note for the year, "Hope in Me." My help never comes to an end and I never cease to watch over you. I am infinite and I am Love!"

My note* Lets not give the beautiful, encouraging words in this book a passing glance and if you feel so inclined please share how they spoke to you and how they inspired you to come closer to our Lord. This is my desire for all the quotes posted here.

 

[Jeffz]

"Don't be afraid of being to tender"... I remember a time in my early walk being afraid of being tender of heart, I thought there was something wrong with me as whenever I would hear my pastor speak a sermon or hear a touching song, I would begin to cry..I didn't understand what was happening inside and I didn't know how to handle these emotions. So afraid was I that I hid the tears, thinking it made me look like a weak man.
So I asked God to take it away. I didn't know! what I was asking! As time went on I became harder of heart turned away from righteousness and God. What a rough road I had taken...I went so long without tears that I thought they would never come again. When I came to an end of me and looked around and hated what I had become, I cried out to God to have mercy upon me. My heart tore open and the weight of sin was lifted and the tears began to flow. Oh My God please never let them end in this world for as the tears flow I know that it is your precious love that is being spread upon my heart. I am overwhelmed with your love and never want it to end and I don't care who sees me cry. Your precious blood was spilled upon calvary and your love flowed out even as my tears flow, so when I cry now I remember your sacrifice for us Yeshua our redeemer, friend, lover, King.
Jeffrey

 

[stormdancer0]

So many things in you are unworthy of Me.

It's only our dearest and closest friends who will tell us the truth, no matter how ugly. It is so true that we are unworthy of Him!!