God's Love

I have been a Christian since I was 6. When I met my future mate 14 years ago, however, is when I really began to realize what the Christian life is about. It's not rules and regulations, it's a daily relationship with Jesus Christ. Seeing that relationship in his life showed me how far I was missing the mark and inspired me to grow in my own relationship with the Lord.

Fastforward to this year - 2008. This year God has made it a point to help me understand even more what being a daughter of the King really means. He has put me in just the right places several times in the last 9 months to show me, prove to me, teach me, and fill me with His love.

It is easy for me to accept commands of the Bible. It has not been as easy for me to accept the promises of the Bible. Especially those about God's love. For example Psalm 139; I either think, "Well that was just for David" or I think, "Where did I go wrong?"

In my mind, I need to do more or be better in order to be acceptable to God, to be loved by Him. I have believed lies from the enemy. I have stunted my spiritual growth by doing so.

The truth is I cannot fully, unconditionally love others until I have understood the love of my Father. The truth is He loves me simply because I exist. I don't have to do a thing. That truth amazes me. It humbles me. It stills me.

I wonder who am I that He would be so purposeful this year in my life. His answer to me is that I am His child. I am His beloved. I am His.

Romans 8:39

Neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.