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  TELL HIM YOUR THOUGHTS
  by Mary Wilder Tileston
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the importance of communing with God,
expressing your true feelings, and being honest with Him, even in
seasons of dryness and weariness.

Topics: "Intimacy With God", "Spiritual Communion"
Scripture References: Psalm 91:4

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Mary Wilder Tileston preaches about the intimate relationship with God,
emphasizing the importance of seeking His presence in times of distress
and joy, and the need to express genuine feelings and emotions to Him.
She encourages believers to be honest with God, even in moments of
spiritual dryness and weariness, acknowledging their shortcomings and
surrendering their hearts to Him for safekeeping. Tileston highlights
the significance of continuous communion with God, whether in times of
abundance or lack, and the transformative power of opening one's heart
to His love and mercy.

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My soul is also sore vexed; but Thou, 0 Lord, how long? Return, 0 Lord,
deliver my soul; oh, save me for Thy mercies' sake.

PSALMS 6:3, 4

I LAY my head upon Thy infinite heart,

I hide beneath the shelter of Thy wing;

Pursued and tempted, helpless, I must cling

To Thee, my Father; bid me not depart,

For sin and death pursue, and Life is where Thou art!

ANONYMOUS

ACCUSTOM yourself to commune with God, not with thoughts deliberately
formed to be expressed at a certain time, but with the feelings with
which your heart is filled. If you enjoy His presence, and feel drawn by
the attraction of His love, tell Him that you delight in Him, that you
are happy in loving Him, and that He is very good to inspire so much
affection in a heart so unworthy of His love. But what shall you say in
seasons of dryness, coldness, weariness? Still say what you have in your
heart. Tell God that you no longer find His love within you, that you
feel a terrible void, that He wearies you, that His presence does not
move you. Say to Him, "0 God, look upon my ingratitude, my inconstancy,
my unfaithfulness. Take my heart, for I cannot give it; and when Thou
hast it, oh, keep it, for I cannot keep it for Thee; and save me in
spite of myself."

FRANCOIS DE LA MOTHE FÉNELON

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