When we stubbornly cling to whatever we do, when we screw up, God suffers long with us and is immeasurably kind toward us, giving us little blessings and big blessings.
When we ignore God or forget to put Him first, He does not throw Himself in our faces, but whispers to our hearts, reminding us of the right way.
When we are klutzy, stupid, and weak, God bears with us, and keeps fertilizing us, and reminding us of His words.
How He loves us! And you know what is so incredible about that love? He believes in us! He believes that we can overcome our weaknesses, if we will give Him our hearts. His love for us NEVER fails. Even if we are faithless. Even if everybody else fails. And this love demands that He be jealous for our love–so that we can come to Him as little children, ready to rely fully on the love our Father has for us, holding nothing back, trusting Him fully. Do we have qualms? Maybe at first, but when we let out that big breath and take the step to reach out for the Father’s outstretched hand, we are not far from realizing that His strength and His love really is enough for us, and He will never let us go.
How can we ever hope to repay the love He’s shown for us? Yet, all He asks for is the little bit we have to give, and He won’t stop believing in us if we trip and slip, just as long as we take His hand to get back up! How He loves us! Look around you and see the little expressions of His love in your life! Set your heart on loving Him back!
I’d like to share a great rendition of an old hymn that I’ve been loving lately, And Can It Be.
One more: Love by Christ Tomlin, with Watota Children’s Choir
So lovely and true!
Congrats you have been awarded the Tommy Toe Award on Secondary Roads. Thanks for participating in the contest. God bless.
Cool! Thanks! When I get the chance I will officially receive the honors!