A friend wrote a ballad, and I added to her words. Enjoy
Danie’s Ballad:
Sometimes I feel like: I'm engaged, waiting on my groom. As I change into my bridal gown, I get gussie up... I gaze out the window, in my dressing room, at the church.
I notice how in love I am and how I never want to go back to my single life! I see I'm a bit anxious to hurry and be married!! I then feel nervous about how deep my groom's love runs for me. A love I've never known!
I sit in front of a mirror to reflect on myself. I note that I'm ready, but I'm feeling little pre-marriage jitters! I begin to feel insecure.
Does He feel the same? What does He see in me?
Does He know how I feel? What will life be like in His constant embrace?
Then I stop, breathe, and relax! I'm waiting to get married, so there should be no doubt. I turn to my bridesmaid and ask, "How much longer?" She replies, "I do not know, but how joyous will you be patiently awaiting His arrival."
I feel happy but nervous. What if He doesn't show? What if I'm left alone at the alter? Oh, how I need to hear Him tell me He loves me!! Oh, how I need to be held and reassured!!
So I continue to wait. "Any moment," I tell myself!" For I know, once my groom arrives, all thoughts will be lost. He will be mine and I His. Together at last! That embrace I'll get. Then I'll be reassured; nothing else will or would matter once I'm safely in His arms. I was looking him in the eyes as we exchanged vows.
How deep His love runs! How deep it runs for His bride!
Jasmine’s Addition:
Saying vows (Bible) at the alter:
Jesus: Our Father in Heaven hallowed be your name. Your Kingdom comes; you will be done on earth as it is in Heaven (Mathew 6:9-10).
Bride: My heart will keep your commandments for a length of days and years of life, and peace will add to me (Proverbs 3:1-2).
Jesus: Cast your burden upon me; I will sustain you. I will not permit your righteousness to be removed from you (Psalm 55:22). The earth is mine and the fullness thereof (Psalm 24:1). You, my treasure, I have chosen. Yes, you are called by my name. I have found you the gate lame, but I lift you in my name. Arise and walk with me always (Acts 3:6-7).
Bride: My beloved speaks and says to me, “Arise, my love, my beautiful one, and come away (Solomon 2:10).” Your mouth is sweet, and you are altogether desirable (Solomon 5:16). Many waters cannot drench my love, neither can it drown it from you (Solomon 7:7).
Jesus (smiles): You dress in fine linen, bright and pure (Revelation 19:8). You are beautiful.
Jesus then took His bride to their feast. As Jesus seated His bride, He looked over at the angels; hearing their thoughts, He asked, “what are you thinking?” One angel said, “Why do you eat with sinful men?”
Jesus sat down with His bride. He set an envelope on her plate while saying, “You cannot open it. No one in heaven or under the earth can open the letter or even look inside it (Revelation5:3-4).”
Bride: Bitterly, she wept.
Jesus: Taking the letter, the angels rejoiced, saying, “Worthy are you to take the note and open its seals, for you were slain, and by your blood, you ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation, and you have made them a kingdom and priests to our God, and they will reign on the earth (Revelation5:9-10).
Bride: I love you, O Lord my strength (psalm 18:1).
Jesus: I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst (John 6:35). When you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then you’re Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you openly (Mathew 6:6).
The bride then excused herself and went into her Chamber. Then she begins to pray.
Jesus (Our Lover): Knocks on the door to her chamber.
Bride: Her heart begins to pound for Him. She arose, opening the door for Him covered in sweet perfumes (Solomon 5:4-5).
Jesus: Like a Lilly among thorns is my darling among all people (Solomon 2:2). We are dwelling in our hiding place, my sweet. Show me your face, let me hear your voice; for your voice is sweet and your face is lovely (Solomon 2:14).
Bride: Kiss me with the kisses of your mouth, for your love is more delightful than wine. Pleasing is the fragrance of your perfumes; your name is like perfume poured out (Solomon 1:2-3).
Jesus: Your breasts are like two fawns, like twin fawns of a gazelle that browse among the lilies. Until the day breaks and the shadows flee, I will go to our bed (Solomon 4:5-6). Yes, Your stature is like the palm, and your breasts like clusters of fruit. I will climb the palm tree and take hold of its fruit (Solomon 7:7-8).
Bride: Awaken, north wind, and come sound current! Blow on my garden, that its fragrance may spread everywhere. Let my beloved come into my garden and taste its choice fruits (Solomon 4:16).
Jesus: Your lips are like scarlet ribbon; your mouth is lovely (Solomon 4:3).
You are altogether beautiful; my darling, there is no flaw in you. Come to me and descend to our secret place. You have stolen my heart, my sister, my bride; you have stolen my heart with one glance of your eyes, with one jewel of your necklace (Solomon4:9).
Bride: My heart is steadfast; O God, my heart is steadfast (Psalm 57:7).
The Bride Prayed:
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd;
I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside the still waters.
He restores my soul;
He leads me on the paths of righteousness
For His name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of
death,
I will fear no evil;
For You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil;
My cup runs over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
All the days of my life;
And I will dwell
in the house of the
Lord
Forever.
The Bride and Groom arise from their chambers, saying, "Amen."
Praise God, Amen. God is so amazing. Christians hear other brothers and sisters in Christ pray all the time. Have you ever wondered what’s behind that prayer? Every prayer has an intricate story. Prayer goes to the father in whom we are to be most intimate. During our prayer time, two people sweetly commune in a chamber. When praying with other people in a group, how much sweeter?
Think about it.
When locked inside a room with Christ, He is present, and His love radiates. He is there listening. You both are communing. He may give you peace sometimes or all the time. You may be happy or strengthened and lulled to sleep. He may give you visions, or you may share with Him your dreams.
There are many popular prayers in scripture. What did God do to that person? What did they talk about? How much were they intimate. How friendly can a man be to God?
Jos 10:12
Then Joshua spoke to the Lord in the day when the Lord delivered up the Amorites before the children of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel: “Sun, stand still over Gibeon; And Moon, in the Valley of Aijalon.” So the sun stood still, and the moon stopped, Till the people had revenge Upon their enemies.
Remember: ...Pray to your father in private. The Father who sees in secret will reward you openly (Mathew 6:6).
What fantastic communication and sweet passions went on in Joshua’s prayer life? What sort of beautiful worship?
Imagine being in a chamber with Jesus. He is excited. His heart flutters because you blinked His way. How much more when five of his children are in that room? What majesties should take place? What healing, fellowship, and love for the members and Christ should be poured out. It’s simply amazing.
So then, why is prayer so dead when we pray in groups?
-Because everyone is worried that they don’t want to be perceived as weird. Everyone wants to hurry up and do something else. Is anything more important? Everyone is often concerned with sounding good and looking spiritual. God forbid they pray when they come into the chamber with Jesus and don’t want to be there with Him, our Lover. Know this, my friends; the heart hurts as much as it loves.
Written in 2014
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