Your Love is Strong

Admittedly, sometimes I feel like crap. Today seems to be one of those days. Sometimes I just want to scream, "Lord, what's the point!!!" And yet, I am reminded that He's got it under control. He's not leaving me. He's not forsaking me. He's there. In fact, He's holding me. Goodness, I'm just beginning to learn what "Jesus loves me, this I know" really means. 18 years after I learn the song and it's just beginning to click. My head always knew, but now my heart understands.

Goodness, Lord, when I have no idea what I'm doing on a grant request, You love me.
When I feel so very incompetent to do anything, You love me.
When I feel imprisoned in life, You love me.
When I am shackled in sin, You love me.
When I break free, You love me.
I WANT TO LOVE LIKE YOU. I want to live in Your love every moment of my life and never forget You or Your mission. I want to be with You where You are, Lord!

Sometimes Lord, the only word I can seem to utter is, "Help." Even then, You know what my heart is trying to say (Romans 8:26-28). Even then, You know how You will work it for my good.

So Lord, even when I "feel" like crap; thank You. Thank You for loving me and holding me close to Your heart.

Your Love is Strong - Jon Foreman
Heavenly Father
You always amaze me
Let your kingdom come
In my world and in my life
You give me the food I need
To live through the day
And forgive me as I forgive
The people that wronged me
Lead me far from temptation
Deliver me from the evil one

I look out the window
The birds are composing
Not a note is out of tune
Or out of place
I look at the meadow
And stare at the flowers
Better dressed than any girl
On her wedding day

So why do I worry?
Why do I freak out?
God knows what I need
You know what I need

Your love is
Your love is
Your love is strong

The kingdom of the heavens
Is now advancing
Invade my heart
Invade this broken town
The kingdom of the heavens
Is buried treasure
Will you sell yourself
To buy the one you've found?

Two things you told me
That you are strong
And you love me
Yes, you love me

Your love is
Your love is
Your love is strong

Our God in heaven
Hallowed be
Thy name above all names
Your kingdom come
Your will be done
On earth as it is in heaven
Give us today our daily bread
Forgive us wicked sinners
Lead us far away from our vices
And deliver us from these prisons