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I continually call you to closeness with me. I know the depth and breadth of your need for me. I can read the emptiness of your thoughts when they wander away from me. I offer rest for your soul, as well as refreshment for your mind and body. As you increasingly find fulfillment in me, other pleasures become less important. Knowing me intimately is like having a private wellspring of joy within you. This sprig flows freely from my throne of grace, so your joy is independent of circumstances.

Waiting in my presence keeps you connected to me, aware of all that I offer you. If you feel any deficiency, you need to refocus your attention on me. This is how you trust me in the moments of your life.

我不斷呼喚你與我親近。我了解你對我的需求的深度和廣度。當你的思緒遠離我而遊蕩時，我能感知到你心靈的空虛。我為你的靈魂提供安息，為你的心靈和身體提供滋養。隨著你在我裏麵找到越來越多的滿足，其他的歡愉變得不那麽重要。親密地認識我，就像在你內心擁有一個私人的喜悅之泉。這股喜悅從我的施恩寶座自由流淌，所以你的喜悅獨立於環境。

在我的同在中等待會讓你連接於我，留意到我所提供給你的一切。如果你感到任何不足，你需要重新將注意力集中在我身上。這就是你在生活的各種時刻如何信任我。