These writings are a very personal relating of my thoughts directed to God and what I felt in my mind and heart were God's responses. Not an audible response but an inner knowing or understanding. These passages were so powerful to me that I wanted to share their beauty, inspiration, and wisdom.These reflections were completed many years ago (on different retreats) and laid aside. As you read, you will see that I was not mature enough to bring these forth earlier. I believe God is prompting me to do so now.In reading, may you discover the magnificence of an All-Knowing, All-Loving God. May these thoughts and reflections bring you to a closer union with God. May your mind be enriched, your heart filled with love, and your soul inspired by our Creator, who is to be given all glory.At a point in my life, I felt despair, loveless, and asked God the following question: Who could love me? This poem is the response I heard in my inner being.I would! I could!You were in the hollow of my mindfrom the beginning of all time.I took joy in your beingeven when you were not seeingthe love poured upon youin the richest shades and the deepest hues.Yes, I loved youthat cannot be deniedfor truth, beauty, and goodnessare buried deep inside.Oh, there is somethingof worth in mea seed of lovethat can set me free.