I somehow believe if I can just somehow "spiritualize" the matter at hand, it must have come from God and must be written about and shared with the masses. Rather than continue my folly (at least for this evening) and write about an experience from the day, I have decided to share an important message from the heart instead.
Are you ready? Here it is:
GOD LOVES YOU! Yes that's right; the all-powerful, all-knowing, always-present, creator of the universe and all that it entails fancies you! He even says so in his very own words. Look it up, I dare you! It's there in more ways than you might imagine.
"God loves me, so what?" you might say. "How is this relevant in the day-to-day world in which I live?"
Here's my response, If I know that I am already loved and accepted beyond the measure by God, I don't have to live in fear of rejection or failure. I can be free to work hard, take risks, and serve others, not for my own benefit or glory, but for God's. God's love for me produces a freedom to live life to its full - not in sinful disobedience, but in a worship-filled walk where everything I do is to please Him and Him alone. God's love gives my daily activities a greater purpose.
Knowing God loves me, allows me to work on my relationship with others. Again, I don't have to fear rejection, because even if man does not love me, God does. As I serve others, I have provided a path of understanding. My mantra becomes, "Can I become lens to reflect God's love toward others?" If so, I proceed. If not, I stop and change course. (At least most of the time.)
No fancy theological analogies here, just simple honest truth. God loves you. He sent Jesus to die for you. Jesus was victorious over sin and death so that you could build a love relationship with Him. He is with you through the Holy Spirit today.
Now that you've heard it, enjoy it and pass it on.
