Oh the overwhelming, never ending reckless love of God
It chases me down, fights ‘til I’m found, leaves the 99
I couldn’t earn it, I don’t deserve it, & still you give yourself away
Oh the overwhelming, never ending reckless love of God
– lyrics to Reckless Love by Cory Asbury
I find myself at times overwhelmed at the amount of love I receive. From my family, friends, enemies, complete strangers. People just love SO WELL sometimes it’s beautifully overwhelming. I tear up just thinking about it. Amidst the chaos in this world, if you just look past it a little teensy bit you’ll find yourself surrounded in so much joy, beauty, & love.
And then there’s God’s love. The overwhelming, never ending reckless love of God. He chases after me to leave the 99 and rescue me and doesn’t stop fighting ‘til I’m found. WHAT. That’s the God I want in my life, wouldn’t you agree? His love is indescribable and I just can’t wrap my head around it because it’s so out of this world but that’s what makes it so special and one of a kind.
I stress out in my life worrying about my future and what it entails and then I remember that I don’t need to do this thing all on my own. God is right next to me 24/7 directing my path, I just need to allow Him to take the drivers seat. I remind myself that things go so much more smoothly when I stop and do that.
Sometimes I’m dramatic and get stuck in this hole telling myself I’m not good enough, and I can’t do anything right. And then I remember who I’m made by. I imagine God looking at me in those dramatic moments saying “My child, who are you to say that I’ve created a mistake?” And then I find my peace within Him. That He’s created me so beautifully and intricately. And not just me: each and every one of us. To love, and to be loved.
“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful, I know that full well”
Psalm 139:14
How lucky are we to do this thing called life. Thank you God, for this wild & crazy journey.
– a daughter overwhelmed by her Father’s love
