"Well that's a parable come to life…"
As I sit here on a hill, overlooking the city- the parable of the lost sheep is coming to life before my eyes. I'm in the presence of Lacey, Sarah Anne, Kiana, Susannah, amber, and Erin.
And Jesus. 
Always Jesus.
The sun has set and although its cloudy and we didn't actually see the sun go down- God painted the evening sky a beautiful array of shades of blue for us. Jesus you are good. Jesus, YOU ARE GOOD
As I sit upon this hill, I notice a Shepard man leading his flock. He walks with a staff in hand and a slight limp in his walk. Years of sheparding his sheep that he has done, is clear. As I am watching the goats/sheep follow him, I noticed one goat fall back. Th
e other animals carry on, but the man waits and even GOES BACK, for the one lagging behind. We he gets to it, even from up on the hill, the smile on his face-is clear. There is rejoicing that the ‘lost’ has been ‘found’. This is a parable come to life.
In the chaos of life (and death) that seems to be a continuing theme in my life lately, I am once again reminded of God's love for me. You know that love that we all crave?!? I am not talking about the ‘love’ that can be found on the internet, at the bottom of the bottle, spending too much time at the office, or that false love that comes from money. I am talking about finding that kind of love that is Never Ending, Supernatural, Unfailing, One of a kind, sought out for, love!!
Guess what- I found it. It is Jesus. Jesus loves me. He loves me for me. Not because of my past, what I have done, am doing or will do with my life- but right here in this very moment.
I'll say it again.
Jesus loves me. He loves me for me. Not because of my past, what I have done, am doing or will do with my life- but right here in this very moment. Do you get it?!? Do you feel it?!? Are you embracing it?!? He is with you right now. Right where you are. Right where I am.
Honestly, these last few days on the race have been crazy- moments where I've gone "God what the heck?” Moments of heart to heart conversations with different family members on the squad. Times of rest and simply being with Jesus. Times of intense prayers of asking Jesus to heal, other times of giving thanks to Him. Moments of "de dreading" another friends hair. Times of worship and ministry. Moments where laughter is the universal love language, when a verbal language cannot be. It is in these moments of life, where Jesus’ love shines through. It is in these moments that the Good Shepard is reaching out His loving Hand. It is in these moments that I know He is leading and guiding me through. It is in these moments, where my love for Him is confirmed and the assurance that He loves ME, is met. Why should I be afraid when the Creator of the world is my Shepard? Why should I fear the dark, when He who made the light, shines for me? Why should I feel as though I am ‘un worthy’ of being loved, when I am MADE in the Image of my Father?
I am His Daughter, His Princess. He is my Papa. My King.
