Hemel vineyard my words for you…
Look again at the invitation- for what and for who
A rediscovery is what I propose
And loosening assumptions of how this should go
Lift up what is fixed for I’m bringing a move
Release your grip on things
I’m prompting you to lose
Allow my shift,
Trust my positioning
This is a time for a deep revisioning
I've said to you follow- I’m at the helm
I’ve come to guide you, not to overwhelm.
You're not the ones designing, I'm your architect.
Relax without this pressure, for I will direct.
Most important is your attention, give me your gaze.
Sit with me a while and I'll define your ways, I'll take you to the unexpected in reimagined ways. Inspiration from my heart with compassion as a wave.
Be people of praise, let thanksgiving spring up.
Hold closely as a family, reflecting my love.
Supporting one another honours me. This love expressed is what others will see.
Don't set aside these friendships or fun and games.
Through simple joy and living
I am praised I'm so for you, if you see my expression
I'm full of promise, with excited expectation.
What overjoys me most isn't schedule or doing.
But rather a deeper, personal renewing
Not in buildings or activities, but rather in the quiet
In the walls of each heart as you lift my name higher
It’s from here that I will send you out
Not to meet a criteria but to declare what I’m about
Lean on me for my love of these people and town
I’m ready to share it, for this passion to surround
May your church be defined by hunger and seeking
You hearts brimming, causing involuntary leaking
I’ve chosen you as a place for my presence
What I ask is that you humble yourselves together
I’m calling a gathering, a deeper surrender
Am I your priority, your main agenda?
Set down distractions and the status quo
I’ve never led people to be balanced you know
Wait here for me and I’ll release a cry in your hearts
That invites my presence in the streets that are dark
From intimacy I’ll birth this life inside
Church are you ready to be my bride?
written by Jenny