Twenty Fifth Day of Lent - Ecstecy

 

The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa by Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Santa Maria Della Vittoria, Rome

“I am speechless and in awe. Your beauty overwhelms me. I see your dark eyes beneath your veil.

Your hair cascades down. Your white teeth through that joyous smile. Lips like scarlet ribbons. I am fascinated by your mouth, your soft cheeks, and follow down your smooth neck. Your breasts, like two gentle fawns nestling in a bed of lilies. Before the dawn stirs and the shadow flee, I raced to the mountains to gather you good thing. You are so beautiful; beautiful in every way.

Come away with me. You have captured my heart, my treasure, my bride. Ever glance from you has power. Your love delights me. Your love is better than wine, your lips, sweeter than nectar. I taste honey and milk under your tongue. Your clothes smell of fragrance. We have a secluded garden, a place of spring, and flowing water. You are that garden, the fountain that flows, that springs with freshness."                                                                                                  Song of Songs 4

Like precious metals, some things are rare.  This context is important to them.  Miracles are rare, and so is ecstasy. Too much of it and you might explode.  Ecstasy is your birth right.  All on this earth should experience it.  But it can not be manufactured.  It is like 'the Northern Lights', or seeing a snow leopard.  It is like seeing the falling snow for the first time.  It is like falling in love.

And this is how it is when you get to know your Creator through Jesus.  

PRAYER:  Revive our relationship Jesus.