by Lydia Floren
Sometimes I avoid God. I’m not even sure why. Maybe I am afraid. Or I don’t want to feel guilty. Or maybe I don’t want to change. Or I don’t want to face myself. I don’t. I don’t. I don’t.
What do I want?
I DO want to press past my guilt to forgiveness.
I DO want to be free of my compulsions.
And I DO long to—need to—hear God say:
All is well, Child. All is well. I love you right now, just as you are. Always have. Always will. There is nothing you can do that will change that.
I am here. I am not going anywhere. There is no need to be afraid. You are safe. You are not on this journey alone.
Now come to Me, Dear One.
Step into My love
Receive My embrace.
Tell Me what’s on your heart.
Listen to My wisdom.
First Come.
Then follow.
What I want – what I need – is to be loved. Only then can I love as He calls me to love. No need to avoid God. He is the best thing that ever happened to me!
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matt. 11:28 NIV
We love because He first loved us. 1 John 4:19
This holiday season, Be loved. And then Love. Soak in God’s love and shine!
That is a beautiful reminder. I believe at one time or another we all feel like that. It’s something I need to be reminded of.
Thank you, Gilbert
Thank You Gilbert. Have a happy holiday!
Merry Christmas Lydia! Thank you for your insights. I always look forward to seeing what you have to share. I always know that you will encourage and give light. In other words, I can count on you. That is just who you are……someone who is constant and committed. I love you and hope this month will bring much happiness to you and it will spill over into the New Year. Give our love to your family!
Thank you! Merry Christmas to you too. LF