He Loves Me

When I fail

He is patient because He loves me.

When I fall

He picks me up because He loves me.

When I’m sad or hurting

He holds me because He loves me.

When I’m walking alone

He walks with me because He loves me.

When I need help when there is no help

He’s there for me because He loves me.

When He came as a human baby

People ignored him, yet He loved them.

When He was beaten

People fled, yet He loved them.

When He was crucified

People laughed, yet He loved them.

When He rose from the grave alive

People were amazed that He loved them.

When He sent the Holy Spirit

People were transformed by His love,

Because He loves them.

"God so LOVED the world, that He gave His One and Only Son,  that whomsoever would believe in Him, would not perish, but have everlasting Life.  God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, BUT that the World THROUGH HIM, might be saved."  John 3:16-17

More of God

I’ve been thinking a lot lately.  I know, that may seem unusual for me, but I want more in my life. I don’t mean “stuff” and clutter. I have enough of that.

I want more of God. I want more of His presence in my life. I want to be with Him in His presence all day. I want His presence to be so evident in my life that His presence leaks out of me and the atmosphere around me changes; enough that people stop because something is different. 

What would it be like if that happened?  What if it is happening and I just don’t recognize it?  What does it cost to have that presence; that more in my life? 

I’ve read the Bible.  I love scripture….but I want MORE. 

There’s something missing, and I can’t place my finger on it.  I think it is a more intimate relationship with God. To hear His voice and know it’s Him – that’s what I really want.  Prayer isn’t just a one-way conversation. I want to hear God’s side of things.  I want to know His heart - what He wants, not what I want.  He’s not a genie to ask for wishes.  He’s the God of the Universe. The Creator of all the Universe.

God:

I’m hungry for more of you. . Take me to a secret place where you and I can meet. Show me more of who You are. Help me to just stop and be quiet, then help me to listen for your voice. That still small voice that roars in my spirit. I love you so much, I think I’m about to burst.  I guess, God, I just want to know Your heart.

Amen