Because sometimes we just need to be reminded...
"The LORD has appeared of old to me, saying:
"Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love;
Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you."
Jeremiah 31:3
That's it and that's enough.
Lavish Love...His
How massively, lavishly, intensely, intentionally, wonderfully He loves us!
"I will betroth you to Me forever; Yes, I will betroth you to Me In righteousness and justice In lovingkindness (unfailing love) and mercy; I will betroth you to Me in faithfulness, And you shall know the LORD."
Hosea 2:19-20
I am reminded that Jesus is forever and foremost after my heart and affections. He is not that interested in what I "do" for Him or how much I accomplish for His Kingdom. Those things are of much lesser value to Him and will naturally fall into my place when I am walking with Him in "first love."
What matters most to Jesus is a heart like King David, "I will seek your beauty..." (Ps. 27), and Mary, of Mary and Martha fame, "She has desired the one thing..." as she merely sat at His feet to hear His voice.
How grateful I am for....Jesus heart towards me...His wayward beloved!
Lord, I give you my heart this moment...all of it. I love you with all that is in me. I make You alone the object of all of my affection and delight...Amen
photo: Ginger Ricks