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This source presents an exploration of the first "room" and "corner" in a spiritual journey metaphor described by Bob Hartley, focusing on the concept "His heart's desire is me." It highlights an intimate encounter where Jesus shows a person that they are the object of his joy, contrasting this with the immediate rise of inner tension and self-criticism, which Jesus identifies as the source of cruelty. The text recounts a pivotal personal memory of despair, illustrating how Jesus offers profound affirmation and breaks through self-condemnation by expressing delight and seeing inherent worth despite flaws. It further describes a symbolic choice between hopelessness and breakthrough, with Jesus leading the way, and concludes with a depiction of Jesus making a covenant-like "proposal" of cherishing and partnership, emphasizing the highly personal and restorative nature of this encounter and its call to adoration and embracing one's true identity as seen by God.
By Bob HartleyThis source presents an exploration of the first "room" and "corner" in a spiritual journey metaphor described by Bob Hartley, focusing on the concept "His heart's desire is me." It highlights an intimate encounter where Jesus shows a person that they are the object of his joy, contrasting this with the immediate rise of inner tension and self-criticism, which Jesus identifies as the source of cruelty. The text recounts a pivotal personal memory of despair, illustrating how Jesus offers profound affirmation and breaks through self-condemnation by expressing delight and seeing inherent worth despite flaws. It further describes a symbolic choice between hopelessness and breakthrough, with Jesus leading the way, and concludes with a depiction of Jesus making a covenant-like "proposal" of cherishing and partnership, emphasizing the highly personal and restorative nature of this encounter and its call to adoration and embracing one's true identity as seen by God.