Linger is in the Bible in 10 instances. But the act of lingering can be seen in other scriptures. 

What causes us to linger? I think it’s our emotions. I read an article that sadness seems to be the emotion that lasts the longest. I do understand this as a concept because we have a tendency to dwell on what caused the sadness or pain… 

I also think there are levels of lingering… We have a tendency to linger at the dinner table to share stimulating conversation. We tend to sip a good cup of tea to linger and savor the flavor to the last drop…

So, where does the Bible outline the act of lingering? There are times written about in scripture when people lingered to see and hear God and or Jesus.

But the scripture does not address the emotion… Why linger? What do you feel?  There is a soulful feeling of communion. There is peace. There is a love like no other.  There is a feeling of human completeness that is hard to describe. 

How do you find this communion? Each of us is traveling on different roads at different rates of speed. Each one of us has to find what works for the individual. There is no set way, He individualizes our experience with Him. That is why we are all unique and loved by Him equally. 

I am not an expert and I always tell my readers I am a work in progress. But I am willing to share my heart.  These are tools that work for me.  Prayer, Meditation, Music, and Quieting the Mind (which can be a challenge) LOL. 

I do consider the things I outlined above the vehicle…But not the key. The key is opening your heart and inviting Him in…Be steadfast… Do not waiver until you feel His presence. Keep calling Him… And when you feel Him in your soul, tears may flow. And there is where you will know the true meaning of lingering. You will have stimulating conversations and want to savor the moment until the last drop.  It truly is a heavenly experience.

I have lingered on this project long enough… I am getting in my vehicle and going for a test drive .. zoom zoom.

It’s Him, It's always Him.

“Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain village, and a certain woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ feet and heard His word. “Luke 10:38 NKJV

“And it came to pass, when Moses entered the tabernacle, that the pillar of cloud descended and stood at the door of the tabernacle, and the Lord talked with Moses. All the people saw the pillar of cloud standing at the tabernacle door, and all the people rose and worshiped, each man in his tent door. So, the Lord spoke to Moses' face to face, as a man speaks to his friend. And he would return to the camp, but his servant Joshua the son of Nun, a young man, did not depart from the tabernacle. “Exodus 33:9-11 NKJV

Sheppard - Lingering :) 

The word Beacon is only referred to in the Bible 3 times.

Beacon meaning: fire or light set up in a high or prominent position as a warning, signal, or celebration. A pole (Heb. to'ren) used as a standard or ensign set on the tops of mountains as a call to the people to assemble themselves for some great national purpose the same word is rendered "mast." 

There is a darkness in our world… It can consume our hearts, it can wound our souls. It can separate us from loving others and robs us of feeling their love in return. I see so many hurting hearts, I see them dancing in this darkness…. 

It makes me feel so small, so unequipped...  I can only cry out! 

Help me shine, teach me your LOVE, help me save them. Only you, my LOVEs have this amazing light, only you can salvage the broken, only you can salvage the lost. Only you can restore the beauty in our world… 

We feel so lost.. and I hear in my soul. 

Child, you have grown to know my light. You have felt its warmth. You see the beauty. You carry the embers of my light deep within your soul. Fuel the flicker into a flame with my love. And share it with others. 

It only takes the smallest of flame to bring HOPE. It only takes the smallest of flame to bring understanding, and it only takes the smallest of flame to ignite the greatest gift of LOVE to share. Do not be afraid I promise to be with you always.  

He is my beacon of this amazing LIGHT. I see it! I feel it !! I Love it! I just want to dance in His light until the darkness flees.

Its Him. It’s always Him!

Seek Him, Find Him, LOVE Him.

Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. John 8:12

One thousand will flee at the threat of one man; You will flee at the threat of five until you are left as a flag on a mountain top. And as a signal on a hill. Isaiah 30:17

“Flee for safety, O sons of Benjamin, From the midst of Jerusalem! Now blow a trumpet in TekoaAnd raise a signal over Beth-haccerem; For evil looks down from the north And great destruction. Jeremiah 6:1

Lift up a standard on the bare hill, Raise your voice to them, Wave the hand that they may enter the doors of the nobles Isaiah 13:2.

Photography, Design & Written by Lori Garner 

To the person who pleases Him, God gives wisdom, knowledge, and happiness.   2. Ecclesiastes 2:

The Hebrew word Sadeh meaning field is applied to any cultivated ground, and in some instances in marked opposition to the neighboring wilderness. There are 7 Bible verses that mention the word field. 

A field such an innocuous yet strange, simplistic word to study? However, this study found a depth that explains why it even appeared before me. When we think of a field, we see land for as far as the eye can see. We can see where the sky meets the earth. 

When this field is rich it produces a harvest that can sustain life. So, when we look at its beauty, do we wonder did God create the field? Or did He create the land for a man to cultivate and harvest? I do believe God could have created either one, the land, or the field. As he is in control of everything. 

However, He loved us so much he created man with the ability, to have dreams and visions enough to create amazing things. Thus, giving us a feeling of purpose, and accomplishment in life. It truly is an amazing gift from His heart. He has always shared the best of Himself with us.  He shared His beautiful story of how he created wonders from nothing and man from simple dust. His creativity amazes me at every turn. 

How do His creations differ from ours? When we take the time to truly look at the things that we have created. We must stop and realize... We can only create because He has given us life, He has given us the tools and He has given us all unique gifts. For without Him, nothing is possible. So, when you find yourself in a field of doubt? Find Him! Plant the seeds! Look to the horizon! And give Him thanks for the harvest!!  🌱

Remember no one said, the road of life would be easy. However, God has promised us to stand beside us and guide us. He will hold us when we have doubts.  He will celebrate our victories. So, keep Him as close as the breath He gave you at birth. Feel Him in your soul. He will be your strength, He will be your refuge, He will be your peace, He will become the vision for our future. Take his hand and walk with Him. Go now and create a life that will lead Him to say, my child with you I am well pleased. 

It’s Him it’s always Him!!

“Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice Before the Lord: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.” Psalms 96:12-13 KJV

Do you not say, ‘There are yet four months, and then comes the harvest’? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look on the fields, that they are white for harvest. John 4:35

Photography, Design & Written by Lori Garner

Bible Collaboration - Joann Turnbull

Bible Verses From KJV,  / Sinner's Prayer 

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