I still have many things to tell you, but you can’t bear them now. When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth. (John 16:12-13)
I wonder how many times Jesus says that to me. How many things does he yet have to tell me, but I’m not ready to hear it.
And yet Jesus doesn’t scold me for not being ready yet. He patiently waits. And as I continually open my heart to him, in his time, his Spirit will tell me the things I need to know.
Jesus you know my heart. You know what I’m ready to hear and what I’m not ready to hear. Thank you for your patience and gentleness toward me.
Continue to prepare my heart to hear your words. Help me to keep a soft heart towards you.
Holy Spirit, I open my heart to you. In your time, lead me into all truth, even though it may be hard to hear.
And Jesus, help me to show the same patience and gentleness you’ve given me to those around me.
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