I just realized how many advertisements I've posted in the past few months. I did that to get Xanga credits so I can leave y'all sweet gifts.
I just want to write a letter of encouragement to everyone who's suffering or going through hard times.
God is not mad at you. God is mad about you. He loves you, and whatever season he has brought you to, he gives you the opportunity to believe in what he's said about himself and what he's said about you (faith). He does not want you to try harder, or do your best to try and overcome anything by your own strength. Let your heart be at rest because he will take such good care of you. Do not try to be someone other than who you are. Do not look at yourself and your problems and think they are unsolvable. Jesus lives inside your heart, and he will work inside of you. Keep receiving his love which is poured out into your heart. Listen and talk. He will counsel you. Be easy.
I forgot about my first love. My only love that's never let me down. The love that created my ancestors so that they could experience the beauty of this love. The love that provided all things for those before me. The love that planned rescue, even when trust had been hurt so badly. The love that couldn't stand to see me dead, and sought to bring me back to life. The love that planned to once for all obliterate the destructive force of sin as well as forgive us in total for all the wrongs that we may have committed. The love that was crucified to let the old me die. The love that raised me up to life with all the work finished. The love that sought me to enjoy the sweetness of this love. The love that keeps on renewing like the waves crashing on the ocean. The love that stands faithful and true in all circumstances. The only love that can sustain and heal a man. The love that made me into his baby. The love that melts away the frostbites of fear and failure. The love that counts me as its beloved, even as I was poor. The love that makes me rich in joy, and spills over in all directions. The love that secures me in all places. The love that welcomes me back, even if I've sought other lovers. Jesus Christ......
This is tripping me out. All of the songs I used to hear a long time ago during my religious days certainly have more meaning to them today. All the stuff about life, redemption, love, and freedom in Jesus. I feel like I'm dusting off the jackets of vinyls that I put in the attic a long time ago. That religiosity stuff, I knew it was a phase. Listening to these songs for the best instrumentation and what brought the most feeling, that was a bunch of crap. But these words proclaiming the gospel? But Jesus? It's all so real... My love and my joy, Jesus. Thank you for remaining faithful, even though I have forgotten to enjoy my life with you.... Wow.... That's why I've been so hungry. What's going on! WHAT UP LIFE!
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