Rest Upon My Heart

(354 words, 2-minute read time.)

** A Past Meditation **
Written in the past and newly restored.

A prayerful, imaginative meditation inspired by the Good Shepherd.

As I prayed, these words came gently to my heart:

Stay here with Me, little one.

Rest upon My Heart.

I will shepherd you,

unceasingly,

day and night,

all the days of your life.

I gently call you,

always inviting you

to come closer to My love.

Every moment

is an opportunity

to draw you more deeply

into My Heart.

Whenever you begin to wander,

or your gaze turns elsewhere,

I quietly reach out to you.

I never lose sight of you.

I suffered for you

and I remain with you

in your sufferings.

I gave My life

so that you might share in Mine.

You are precious to Me.

My gaze rests upon you with love,

always drawing you nearer.

How I long for your heart.

Your love brings Me joy.

I look forward to the day

when I will welcome you Home.

What joy there will be

as Heaven rejoices,

Our Blessed Mother embraces you,

the saints welcome you,

and you become fully

the person I created you to be.

Your true home is with Me.

Until that day,

I will continue to shepherd you,

never ceasing to guide,

strengthen,

and carry you.

I desire to draw you ever more deeply

into My love,

until your heart rests completely in Mine.

So tonight,

rest upon My Heart,

little one.

You are loved.

A Moment to Reflect:

Where is Jesus inviting you to rest upon His Heart today?

Are there places in your life where you have wandered, worried, or struggled to trust that He is still shepherding you?

Can you imagine His loving gaze resting upon you—not with disappointment, but with the desire to draw you closer?

Take a quiet moment today and simply pray:

Jesus, Good Shepherd, let my heart rest in Yours.

If this meditation brought you peace, consider sharing in the comments what helps you return your gaze to Jesus.

Used with permission www.AdoreHim.com 
(C) 2018-26 Lindsey Grace Mariella