Invasions of the Love Kind
posted on July 13th, 2009 / by Yvonne Munoz / 27 CommentsIt’s amazing how an alarm clock can cause such commotion and stir up such angst when it’s only doing what it should. In the midst of trying to turn off the morning chaos, I realize that I have a melody in my head by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs (A hip electronic group with an Indie touch and a sultry raspy girl vocal to lead it all). The thought that ran through my mind was, okay … not the song I would like to resonate in my heart and wake up to since I did fall asleep to some Misty Edwards worship last night.
But it was apparent that the Holy Spirit was taking his highlighter and running it over this one phrase, “They don’t love you like I love you.” Hmmm … Who are they? And then I thought … I know this Lord … I know they don’t, whoever they may be, You are the ultimate lover!
The clock ticked away, Luna my little Chihuahua reminded me of her morning stroll and I had to put this conversation on hold.
Throughout the day I felt like Kevin Costner in the movie Field of Dreams when the voice kept saying, “If you build it, they will come.” However in my case it was, “They don’t love you like I love you.”
As the day took its course, I found myself in several predicaments that kept delaying my conversation with the Lord. I’m sure whether you are a mom or single gal you know what I’m talking about. If there is one thing that irks me the most it’s unresolved conversations and conflicts. Everything within me wanted to remember the rest of the lyrics so that I could figure out what He was trying to tell me besides the obvious. The name of the song is Maps. So without sounding strange, I looked for clues in this Map that the Holy Spirit wanted me to follow to hear his revelation.
Clue #1: A sticky note stuck to my sandal. I didn’t even notice, until a Pastor from my church pointed it out and said, “I think the Lord wants to tell you something.” and he pointed at the clock, it was 2:10 p.m. “Maybe it’s a scripture,” he said. Instantly, without a doubt, I ran to look at Song of Solomon 2:10 that reads,
“My lover said to me, “Rise up, my darling! Come away with me, my fair one!”
It took me back to the first time I ran away with the Lord in a desperate attempt to hear His heart for me in a pivotal moment of transition in my life. All I could do was laugh. I could see God unraveling this mystery of His heart to me.
Clue #2: My friend gave me a colorful little parrot that is supposed to be a thimble and it sits on my desk. As I was looking at it a friend walks by and says, “You know, its amazing how such a colorful beautiful bird with all of its intense loud sounds can be so invisible in a jungle when you are not aware of its presence.” Silence. It made me think of how a parrot is in the jungle invisible to world and I found myself thinking … so, I am the parrot. At this point I am like, “okay Lord, I have taken this same journey countless times before. I really don’t need a map to figure it out. You are calling me away, to be alone with you. Cool! … see you after I give my voice lesson, go for a walk, feed the dog, go to discipleship class and do laundry. I can even give you a time, 11:30 p.m. – nothing can keep me from you Lord.”
Clue #3: I get home and my little Luna is waiting for me. Excited as ever she pops out of my room and with her tail wagging and with jumps of joy she greets me and hops into my lap. No obstacle is too big to jump over when she is trying to get to me. She throws herself on me and just looks at me and pleads with me to play and hang out with her. AY Luna! And instantly the words come to my mind of the song, “They don’t love you like I love you.”
You see Luna was rescued. She was found on the streets wandering around. Such a small little Chihuahua running around with the big dogs amidst traffic and insanity. And I was angry thinking about how her previous owners let her out of their sight and then just let her go! And the words came out of my mouth; “They don’t love you like I love you!” Tears welled up in my eyes and the presence of the Lord manifested in my living room. Now I get it. I got it!
The Lord rescued me without a care of what I had done or the other Lovers I had given my heart away to. He called me His own and made me a co-heir with Him. He gave me 24-hour access to His heart and His power. Healings, signs, wonders, miracles, peace, joy, patience, deliverance … it’s all mine! All he wants is to invade my life and have a constant conversation with me … I’m talking about a full access chat room of love with the Holy Spirit.
That day was so surreal. It was for me very personal, but sharing it may be something that someone needed to hear. When the accuser comes to you in all of his fury and starts accusing and tempting you, be reminded of Joshua in Zechariah 3.
“Then the angel showed me Jeshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord. The Accuser, Satan, was there at the angel’s right hand, making accusations against Jeshua. And the Lord said to Satan, “I, the Lord, reject your accusations, Satan. Yes, the Lord, who has chosen Jerusalem, rebukes you. This man is like a burning stick that has been snatched from the fire.” Jeshua’s clothing was filthy as he stood there before the angel. So the angel said to the others standing there, “Take off his filthy clothes.” And turning to Jeshua he said, “See, I have taken away your sins, and now I am giving you these fine new clothes.” Then I said, “They should also place a clean turban on his head.” So they put a clean priestly turban on his head and dressed him in new clothes while the angel of the Lord stood by. Then the angel of the Lord spoke very solemnly to Jeshua and said, “This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: If you follow my ways and carefully serve me, then you will be given authority over my Temple and its courtyards. I will let you walk among these others standing here.” Zechariah 3:1-7 (NLT)
They don’t love us like HE loves us! Nothing, (no one, no idea, no performance, no act, no desire, no challenge, no ministry, no friend, no love, no sacrificial act, no motive or affection) can compete with His great love for us. HE has clothed us in new garments and has washed away all shame and regret. He has given us full access to Him at every moment and He goes before us in every battle to settle the score. Be reminded, your covenant with the Lord is not “till death do us part” like the greatest of earthy vows, not even death can separate us or take His Love away from us. It’s time for an Invasion of this Holy Spirit revelation in our lives: an invasion of moments in which we recognize His clues calling us away once again to the intimacy of His love!
Thank you sooooo very much for this blog..
Just today I was reminded that I need to be sensible to Gods Spirit & to what he wants for me….This just serves as confirmation for me. Thanks again, & may you be blessed… ..::Esme::..
Wow! This was amazing, thank you for writing such a wonderful blog. Not only did the Lord speak to you but you have also helped me get the blessing as well. I love how you look for those clues,even if they seem insignificant. Everything has a message, we just have to be open to receive it. God Bless you, and i hope to read more!
amen! The more I look the more I see and yearn and love Jesus. The world grows colder and His consuming gaze draws me away. who else is like Jesus? Who else has always known all (the good, bad and ugly) of my heart and still calls me lovely? He has placed His love upon me, His ways are too beautiful too lofty, I can’t attain to them. Love unbroken holy…Who are you Abba I must know…no for real I must.
bless you ladies…keep it burnin
A great reminder!!!! Thanks for sharing your precious heart!!!
Yvo!!
Luna gave me a lesson: “No obstacle is too big to jump over when she is trying to get to me.” No obstacle is too big when you want to jump over Jesus’ arms!! Gracias!! Nothing can compete with His love for me!!! NOOOTHIING!! NOOOTHING! NOTHING!!
Thank you!! for share the intimacy of your hearth with us. God is leading the girls to wake up and shine. Women ready to walk in authority and in the reality of His Kingdom. Blessings from Peru!
Fabiola Laguna
YVONNE!!!!
That was flippin awesome!!! I really enjoyed this and it totally ministered to my life!
Love you girl
Today you have become more of a sister than a stranger…and we’ve never met. It was your words. The ones that exposed you. The ones that exposed me. And somehow, it’s like I saw us before our Love – together. Side by side, with all the others. YOU have a TRUE gift for sharing your heart. It goes far beyond writing talent. It’s reallllll deep.
I have always loved hearing you talk Yvo, you make me laugh alot. But when you are speaking your heart its always something powerful that clicks in someones heads, to wake them up!!! Thank you, for sharing what your thinking, experiencing, and living with God. Today is my anniversary so its funny your talking about love. Its true nothing compares to Gods love and no one will ever love us as God loves us. That is so crazy but at the same time amazing!! Love ya Yvo, Its great that your so honest.
Yvo- this serves as both a reminder and a delight to really be in tuned with God. Thanks for not only delighting god’s people with ur song but also what’s in ur heart. I’m gonna be a frequent reader…
Wow! that was touching. Thank you so much for sharing that, although it was personal for you it has served as an example of how God can speak to us through many ways (songs, thoughts, clues, comments from others, and even dogs). And sometimes we think that we cannot hear God’s voice but we just have to stay connected to him through His Holy Spirit and be sensitive and ready for anything He wants to show us. God’s love is beyong compare and it is true that no one loves us like Jesus. We cannot depend at all on anyone else for love because it will never be enough and only God’s love is unconditional and will never change. He loves us the way we are and thats who he is: LOVE. Well thanks once more, Yvonne, for sharing this! Please continue to share the awesome things God is doing in your life. YOU ARE AWESOME!!!
~Annie~
Yvo, I loved your blog, luna´s example was awesome honestly I almost cried when you gave that example. Luna is my favorite dog now jaja. You honestly engaged in in your story I loved how you wrote, and it was awesome to be afirmed in God´s love just by reading it. Love you tons, keep on writing your heart out and you are a blessing to alot of people! YOu ROCK!!
Im beyond touched. completely and utterly speechless at God´s love for us and for YOU!! He loves you so much Yvonne, if you are a person so loved by many people I cant even start imagining how much bigger His love is for you my friend…love you my dear colorful parrot friend!
Lady!
Thank you! I needed to read this. My prayer has been to know more and more each day how deep, how wide, and how vast is his love for me. And it is precisely things like this blog, that expand my capacity to understand His love for me. Sometimes it is the little things throughout the day that make all of the difference. God bless you and Keep on writing.
Wow this is awesome!!!! I can only say that this blog has confirmed many things that i have been feeling in my heart. As I’m reading the blog all i want to do is drop everything and run to His presence and delight in it. You have no idea how much this has touched my heart, please please keep doing these kind of things, there are many that want to hear what the Lord is saying to this Generation!!!!
Many blessings, love always!!! oxoxoxox
Amiga Mia!!!! In all the time I’ve known you … you have been “Bridget Jones”, the monkey in the movie with Sandino, and now the parrot being wooed away by her maker! I love the way you hear His voice and your expression of who He is!!! I am humbled and grateful that our lives crossed, your friendship has been amongst one of His greatest gifts to me! Love being apart of the brilliance of your bloom!
Great Love!
~Ris
And when it hits you…..all you can say is “I love You Too.” Thank you Father because You speak to the heart and comfort and NEVER abandon. You and only You keep Your promises!
Isaiah 44:3 For I will pour out water on the thirsty land And streams on the dry ground; I will pour out My Spirit on your offspring And My blessing on your descendants
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Thank you Yvonne! What amazing insight into that scripture–I had never read it that way before! I love it and I love your style of writing–I can see you being te parrot and I don’t even know you!! Love your heart~marsia
Beautiful. Sometimes I think that nobody can describe God’s heart of love towards his daughters quite like you can! TQM
whoooa! Yvo this is spectacular, thank you for sharing this. God totally uses you to speak to us! This has really touched my soul, you most def. need to continue.
This totally works as a pathway of how to hear what God has to say, not just in His presence but where ever we are. Even in secular music lol
(just to show us He is EVERYWHERE at EVERY TIME to show us his love)
Much love lady<33
Absolutely beautiful! I love how the Lord speaks in so many ways. How much he is longing for true intimacy with us. This was a great reminder to stay focused on Him in the midst of destractions. Blessings!
Yvs,
I cried of emotion when I read those words! they are so powerful and revealing of how the heart of the Father is to us… always trying to communicate with us, funky and real, funny and transforming.
You are such a blessing for this and future generations and I’m so honored to have met you.
Love, love, love…
My sisters hermanas and co-warrior princess’ .. Thanks for the encouraging words and for taking time out of your things to do to read it. You have blessed me even more
Les mando un beso!! Xoxo Heres to the best lover ever!!!
Wow! How awesome is God, even when we don’t quite ‘get it’ He leaves clues! Love your writing but even more, LOVE your heart and how amazingly sensitive you are to God and His Holy Spirit. I know this has touched alot of people already and drawn hearts to Him! Thanks for sharing! Love, Celeste!
Yvonne, I haven’t met you yet, but I love getting to know you through your writing. Sometimes the Lord speaks to me through my dog too! That scripture in Jeremiah is so powerful…it has been life changing for me.
Sorry, I meant to say the scripture in Zechariah, although Jeremiah is pretty good too!
There is so much depth and passion and beauty within you…it’s seen more clearly when you allow Holy Spirit to peel away the business of life that sometimes overshadows us, so that Jesus–the hope of glory alive in you–is revealed. I love you girl, and I love the ways in which you express yourself…it inspires me! I’ll be looking for clues : )
Much love & big hugs,
Meli