The Solitary Relationship

'When you said, 'Seek My face, ' my heart said to You, 'Your Face, Lord, I will seek.' Psalm 27:8

Praise me out of the fulness of your heart. Out of the depths of your soul let your songs arise. For I have dealt bountifully with you; I have blessed you in abundance and have multiplied your joys. I have set you in a safe place; I have covered you with My mercies. Blessed be My Name, for I will surround you with my presence and satisfy your heart with My love.

Never be dismayed, nor allow anxiety to find a nesting place in your thoughts. For you are Mine, and My hand will protect you. I will allow no evil to come to you.

You are my possession. I will brook no rivalry. Rebuke the enemy and he will flee from you. Count upon My care: I cannot fail. He that keeps his confidence in me will never be disappointed.

This is a solitary walk. This abiding place in Me is completely removed from the multitude, it is a place to be shared with no other - not even your dearest friend. This knowing Me in secret is an experience alien to the world. This union with Me is the source of your life, of your strength, of your health and your vitality. Nothing can substitute.

Prayer is good, but prayer cannot substitute for solitary communion. Fellowship is good, but it is not the source of life. Life is in Me, and I can give it to you only in the solitary relationship. Seek that place in Me where no other can intrude. You will find Me there, and in finding Me, you will discover all other lacks fulfilled; for in me there is abundant life, and with me there are only joys forever.'

Frances J. Roberts, Come Away With Me, My Beloved.