God is love.

 1 John 4:16

Tommy and I started reading a pretty great book. You and Me Forever by Francis and Lisa Chan. At one point Francis Chan is writing and tells the reader to stop what he or she is doing and close their eyes and picture themselves before Jesus. I usually think those sort of things are silly but we did it anyways.

I almost instantly dissolved into tears. I really, truly was picturing Jesus and the look he was giving me was so full of tenderness and compassion that I just melted. It was too much. I have often been overwhelmed at the thought that the God who created heaven and earth and who caused the Red Sea to part and then sweep away an entire army is on my side, fighting for and with me. But I forget that not only does he fight with and for me but he also treasures me more than anything else.

I have experienced great love in my life. More than a lot of people. But all of that love combined would barely scratch the surface of how much love my heavenly Father has for me. If it were a sea I would be utterly swept away and submerged. If it were a snow storm I’d be trapped in my home for the rest of my life. If it were a maze I could never find the end. If it were a walk-in closet all the clothes in the world couldn’t fill it.

It is a love I can never hope to deserve yet it is mine for the taking. It is yours too, beloved, if you will but accept it. We are His bride, dressed in white, walking down the aisle towards Him and the look He gives us is one of such beautiful, powerful love. Let that love carry you through whatever you may be going through. May it free you from the worries and pain of this world and heal you of whatever hurt you may be facing.