Love

Christ's love has moved me to such extremes. His love has the first and last word in everything we do.
2 Corinthians 5:14

You know, sometimes I just need a reminder of how much God loves me. How He unconditionally loves me no matter what I may do. No matter how many times I sin and go against His will, He still loves me, and not any less than He did before. How blessed I am to have a Father who loves me so much that He'd lay down His life for me.
And God doesn't love any person on this earth more than the next person. God loves you just as much as He loves me. God loves the Baptists just as much as He loves the Catholics. God loves the Jews, Hindus, and Muslims just as much as He loves Christians. God loves all the terrorists on this planet just as much as He loves you. Kind of crazy when you put it in that perspective, isn't it?
God sees us all the same. Mere human beings that need his mercy and grace on them. And He's just crazy about us, and so madly in love with us.

And I find myself wanting to love others just like God loves me. And I know I'll never be able to love someone as much as God loves me, but I can love to the best of my ability. Of course it won't be easy. Jesus didn't say following Him would be easy. If anyone told you that your life would be perfect after you became a Christian, you were clearly misinformed. You're going to have more trials and tribulations because you've decided to partner with Christ to make this world into what He's always dreamed it of being. But I'm ready for the challenge. Jesus' love is enough for me. No matter how many times I'll slip up on this journey I'm on, (which will be billions of times) God by my side and holding my hand every step of the way.

So, here's my challenge to anyone who actually reads this silly blog of mine. Love with no limitations and expectations. Love your enemies. Love as much as humanly possible, and then a little more. Love when it's not the easiest thing to do or what's expected.

I'm excited to see what this world can be like if we just loved one another just as Christ has shown love on us.

Much Love

"He that dwelleth in love, dwelleth in God. God is love. Therfore love. Without distinction, without calculation, without procrastination, love. Lavish it upon the poor, where it is very easy; especially upon the rich, who often need it most; most of all upon out equals, where it is very difficult, and for whom perhaps we do the least of all."
- Henry Drummond

Storm by Lifehouse

how long have I
been in this storm
so overwhelmed by the ocean's shapeless form
water's getting harder to tread
with these waves crashing over my head

if I could just see you
everything will be alright
if I'd see you
the storminess will turn to light

and I will walk on water
and you will catch me if I fall
and I will get lost into your eyes
and everything will be alright
and everything will be alright

I know you didn't
bring me out here to drown
so why am I 10 feet under and upside down
barely surviving has become my purpose
cause I'm so used to living underneath the surface

if I could just see you
everything will be alright
if I see you
the storminess will turn to light

and I will walk on water
and you will catch me if I fall
and I will get lost into your eyes
and everything will be alright

and I will walk on water
you will catch me if I fall
and I will get lost into your eyes
and everything will be alright
I know everything is alright
everything's alright