- Sep 17, 2024
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I want to share something here, and I am in tears as I write this.
I fell asleep today, in the middle of the day. I had a dream, and I believe the Lord showed me a name, one I have never seen or heard before. It is related to faith and perseverance, and it is my name. I could see every letter, and the pronunciation is sure. After I woke up it was clear and unmistakable, unlike other things from dreams. I can't say it here because it is private. I have yearned so long to feel something again, and it feels like my heart will explode.
I immediately recalled a passage in Revelation, and cried when I read it.
"To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receives it."
Despite being in a spiritual wilderness, my God has not left me to myself, but feeds me in secret, even unbeknownst to me at times it seems.
When I chose my name and picture for this site, I envisioned a hard cold stone, but even though inhospitable and lifeless, from it grows a tree full of life streatching its branches towards heaven, just like my Lord grows my faith and hope out of a cold and lifeless heart.
To Him all the glory and praise, for His undeserved kindness seeks the lost, and His strong hand strengthens those brought low by the burden of their flesh. How wonderful that a cold heart can feel the warmth of such light here amidst the rubble and darkness of a falling world.
Thank you all. Even though I am isolated and estranged from my family who don't understand the nature of this wilderness, I feel so much brotherly and sisterly love when you guys speak the words of my Lord. The sound is familiar and comforting, like the sound of loved ones are when returning from a long journey.
Much ❤
Litho
I fell asleep today, in the middle of the day. I had a dream, and I believe the Lord showed me a name, one I have never seen or heard before. It is related to faith and perseverance, and it is my name. I could see every letter, and the pronunciation is sure. After I woke up it was clear and unmistakable, unlike other things from dreams. I can't say it here because it is private. I have yearned so long to feel something again, and it feels like my heart will explode.
I immediately recalled a passage in Revelation, and cried when I read it.
"To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receives it."
Despite being in a spiritual wilderness, my God has not left me to myself, but feeds me in secret, even unbeknownst to me at times it seems.
When I chose my name and picture for this site, I envisioned a hard cold stone, but even though inhospitable and lifeless, from it grows a tree full of life streatching its branches towards heaven, just like my Lord grows my faith and hope out of a cold and lifeless heart.
To Him all the glory and praise, for His undeserved kindness seeks the lost, and His strong hand strengthens those brought low by the burden of their flesh. How wonderful that a cold heart can feel the warmth of such light here amidst the rubble and darkness of a falling world.
Thank you all. Even though I am isolated and estranged from my family who don't understand the nature of this wilderness, I feel so much brotherly and sisterly love when you guys speak the words of my Lord. The sound is familiar and comforting, like the sound of loved ones are when returning from a long journey.
Much ❤
Litho
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