From You.
Your grace has found me just as I am, empty handed but alive in your hands.
And though my heart is torn, I will praise you in this storm.
Blessed be your name.
Let me know that you hear me, let me know that you love me...let that be enough.
In your presence is where I want to stay.
I'm praying for many things right now.
But in His presence is where I want to stand.
Its not about the things here, but its about the things above.
Today (after fighting with myself about whether or not to go to church) during my walk to church I felt a contentment. The sky was blue, the air was perfect, and the streets were calm. I didn't want to go to church at first, but something in me made my feet walk. I prayed while walking and felt myself grow taller. When I got to church, I felt myself surrounded by love-the love of my friends, the friends that I've known for such a short period of time, some for only a few short days-others for two short months. In that moment, I realized just how fast time flies and how it doesn't matter how long you've known someone for you to love them. My host mom tells me everyday that she loves me, and I often can't find the words to return the phrase because my definition of love is so limited. I don't want to forget how much I love my parents and use the same words with her, but I just realized that love knows no bounds. You can love multiple people on multiple levels. So why am I so reluctant to share my love with others, who are different than me or who aren't my real family or who drive me crazy or who I may very well fall into love with. God loves me freely so I should love them freely. (Hosea 14:4). Love knows no bounds. It is not limited by our definitions. By letting ourselves live freely in God's love we can love freely on Earth.
So during times of trial, frustration, and joy...search God's heart and you will find a contentment and love that transcends all pain. And remember to "love them freely."
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