Every day I have dates with a King, and He always waits for me. He always goes ahead of me and goes out of His way to set up for our dates. And as He waits, the Angels set up so beautifully. More than I dreamed, more than I can imagine. Yes, the ambience is the best and He waits patiently for me to show up. Sometimes I do not show up but still, He waits. And when I do show up, some days I am weary, faithless, fearful, doubtful, tired, exhausted, and my mind so absent. On other days I am hopeful, stronger, and ready to fight in faith.

But this King, whatever state I am in; He waits with a smile and His face shines towards me with love, compassion, and kindness.

I am sure He is the King of my heart. He searches my heart and is aware of my current state. When I show up, even in my worst state, He never leaves. Instead He hugs me and whispers “Welcome my beautiful one.” He asks, “What do you want to talk about?” He adds, “You can talk to Me about anything”. Of course I, like the Psalmist, could have complaints, arguments, tears, gratitude, joy, peace, and sometimes I may not even be able to speak. But He listens, clothed with Peace amidst the chaos and tries to speak to me. Sometimes I listen and other times I do not. When I listen, I have hope that I will heed to His word.

Truthfully, the baggage I carry sometimes numbs my senses. But He tirelessly offers to carry my baggage and He assures me of rest when I hand it over.

Set up at the table are the finest dishes; my daily bread. These dishes are my key to take one day a time. When I receive these dishes, and reflect at the end of each day, I realize that it is Enough. My hunger and longings are always satisfied. The dessert, His word, is sweeter than honey. In addition, He gifts and dresses me with the finest ornaments of gold and silver; a testament to identity – my identity in Him. When I behold my reflection in the mirror, I see Him and not myself. Then I see myself as He sees me and not as the world sees me.

He touches my heart with a confirmed newness, and a refreshed knowledge.

At the end of the date, I say to Him, “See You next time”. And with a smile on His face, He says “My beautiful one, I am always here. Come to me and make this Your home. I want to feed you daily, to spoil You with identity, to clothe You with compassion, to oil you with confidence. I want You to touch My heart and know me”. He continues to say, “The best for you, my child, the best flowers are set at the table. I always have this prepared for you. Your room is perfectly set to accommodate your weaknesses in My strength. And I have a cabin where you can dump Your baggage. Come. Enjoy life with Me. Bring your family, relationships, hobbies, work, academics, and everything else about you at My table. I want to anoint you with oil.” He added, “Did you know that as I wait, I have the heavenly hosts play great pieces? Make this your home, for I have never left. You are important to me.”

From this I know I am important, and nothing can separate me from His Love. The King of Kings Himself says so. He is the King of my heart.