FJWL_01:62
         Come over here close by My side, and let us cuddle up, snuggle up, and take our rest. You are a good and caring mommy, a sweet and gentle mommy for these, the sheep of your fold. You are always on call, always on duty, to teach and train and care for your little ones. You see their burdens, and you understand their desires. You have a tender mommy's heart, ready and willing to comfort them in their distresses, to feed them when they are hungry, to stroke their brow when they are in need of solace, to hold their hand when they are tempted to fear, to lend a listening ear when they need to pour out, and to teach and to train them in the way in which they should go. You have a true mother's heart as you give and give, again and again, over and over, day after day, week after week, month after month, year after year.
         But My precious lily, My sweet flower, you too have need of rest and refilling from time to time, here in the bed of love with Me and Me alone. I know your heart, and I see your desire, and I know that you wish to have this time with Me. Therefore fret not for the children as you come take rest with Me, for I wish to love and to woo you. Though I am pleased that you care so diligently, so lovingly, and so tenderly for these, My precious children, be not tempted to neglect to make time for Me in our special secret place--time to rest, time to nestle here, time to cuddle up, snuggle up, lie in each other's arms and gaze into each other's eyes. For I, your Husband, also have need of you.
         Therefore fear not, and fret not that the children will take up so much of your time that you have nothing left for your Husband. For in this special time of love and passion that we will have together, you will find the strength and inspiration that you need to carry on.



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