Friday, November 19, 2010

Forever Faithful, Forever Yours

I've been really thinking hard about the fact that regardless of our faithfulness the Lord stays forever faithful because it's who He has said He is. Really think about that...When I think of that I can't help but just sit in amazement. I think about all our earthly relationships and how so many of them are based on loyalty and performance. Think about the fact that the almighty King of Kings stays forever enthralled by you regardless of where you go or what you do. That thought has been continually haunting my every thought. Does that mean we have a license to just run a muck and make poor decisions? Absolutely not. At least for myself I can say no. Actually I find that thought making me want to pursue His heart more, causes me to fall further and further into Him. To lay down all fleshly desires and just be content in Him. I mean really who is this man? Who is this man that when I am forever failing He is never faltering in anything? All I know is I want to know more. I want to travel to the deepest depths of His heart and if that means letting go of self centered things, that's a small price to pay really... And it's not a forced release, but one of sacrifice. Sacrifice for my beloved.
The best part about this is the fact that it's our choice. It's not an arranged "marriage". He gives us the choice to love Him back because He loved us first. Even putting that into earthly terms is ridiculous. Think about all those people that you pour into that don't want it or take with no regard. Then remember your Father, on a daily basis, gives and gives with no expectation. He loves just because He chooses to. Because it warms His heart and causes Him the greatest joy to no end. How different would our lives be if we walked out that same mindset everyday? That kingdom backed mindset that says my heart is so full of my Father's love that He's willingly and abundantly given me so I am going to lavish it on everyone everywhere I go. Regardless of who they are, how they live, or what they believe. I heard it said it's not about the decision but about the relationship. The aftermath if you will.
All I know is that my Father's love is truth to this heart and to the soft puddy hearts of my great sons. And my heart burns with such a fire to spill that over onto every place I set foot. I've come to the conclusion with the Lord, that the healing I seek is one of the heart. To see captives set free. To have people know who the Lord says they are and in finding that, realizing who the Lord is Himself. To have people know that freedom is at hand. It's theirs for the taking. No longer believing the lies of the past, or that parents or supposed loved ones have told them. To know without a shadow of a doubt that this place is theirs. Their inheritance is one of greatness regardless of occupation or social status. To know that they have the authority to walk into a place and own it because their Father gave them that right. It's our birthright. To walk out in every situation, the freedom they've been given and the Love their Father has lavished on them and bring light and release to all who come into contact with them. To leave lives forever changed for the better, in turn bringing healing to families, cities, states, and soon nations. Kingdom Come