“I love you daughter, and I will always hold you near. Keep your eyes on me. Don’t let yourself be distracted, even by loved ones. I am yours and you are mine. I must be first. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. I am love, all consuming love. I will die for you, I have died for you. One day you will die for me. You will both die to yourself and you will die for me physically. Both will be to my glory. There is no reason to fear either one. You are learning to trust me. I will always prove myself faithful. How far are you willing to trust me? Remember, I want to bless you beyond what you can imagine. How much will you believe me for? What risk are you willing to take for me? How much of you will you give to me?”

I want to say that I will give you everything, every part of me, and trust you for everything, every breath and morsel of food. I want to live and die for you. I know your will is best, yet this hesitation indicates that my heart doesn’t know it yet. I want to take your hand because I know I will get to soar with you. Lead me, Lord. Show me the specific steps to take.

I am in a boat with you on a sea. I ask what type of boat this is and you say, “A Love Boat.” The sea is Troubles. We are on a sea of troubles. The Love Boat keeps us afloat. “Stay in the boat until you are able to walk on the water. Then, you will go where I tell you and not where the waves take you. You can steer the boat somewhat, but walking on the water is much quicker and simpler. Easier to navigate also.”