He Loves Us

I am a Christian. I can firmly tell you that I believe in Jesus Christ. I believe in His ultimate sacrifice for us. I believe that He is the light of the world. I believe that without Him, you cannot be the full potential you are intended to be. I believe that without Him, your world will be full of a darkness that you cannot fathom until you actually step out of it. Without Him in the center and midst of your friendships, relationships, marriage, job, thoughts, words, and actions, life is more painful that it really has to be. 


I am a Christian. I am not perfect. I'm get lost. I stumble. I am weak. I have countless flaws. 
I do not wish to judge. I only know that I am loved. I only wish to share that love. 

He is jealous for me, 

Loves like a hurricane, I am a tree, 

Bending beneath the weight of his wind and mercy. 

When all of a sudden, 

I am unaware of these afflictions eclipsed by glory, 

And I realize just how beautiful You are,

And how great Your affections are for me. 

And, oh, how he loves us so, 

Oh, how he loves us. 

How he loves us all. 

I could write pages upon pages of examples where I've witnessed God's hand working behind the scenes or right in the middle of a situation. Wait. I am. (Note to self: pull out that book and WRITE some more!)


From a young age, I believed. I was faithful. I felt His presence many times. 


At a young age, I've also watched as the enemy tries to pull people away from Him. Over and over, especially if it seems that someone is getting closer to God. 


In the past week, I've once again witnessed the Power of God and His ability to open and close doors that man cannot. In the same regard, I've witnessed the enemy trying to find root and make people turn away from God in their friendships, their marriages, their jobs, their minds and their hearts. 


In the past week, I've worshiped more than usual. I've prayed more than I normally plan. I've been especially mindful of God in my life, in my morning routine, in my family time at night, in my words to others, in my thoughts as I'm driving. 


Tuesday I got word of the possibility of something I've especially been praying for my family. The week went by very smoothly. 
This morning, I woke up to find an email from someone I'd asked to leave my life and not return, not contact me again - ever. 


I do not think either of those instances are a coincidence. 


No matter what, good or not good; planned or not planned; welcomed or unwanted - I continue to praise Him and continue to accept the greatest love that is offered. I continue to be faithful in His love, His power, and His grace. 


He Loves Us - David Crowder Band