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His grace is an ocean

“And we are His portion and He is our prize
Drawn to redemption by the grace in His eyes
If His grace is an ocean, we’re all sinking
And heaven meets earth like an unforeseen kiss
And my heart turns violently inside of my chest

I don’t have time to maintain these regrets
When I think about the way
Oh, how He loves us, oh
Oh, how He loves us, how He loves all …” — How He Loves Us, by David Crowder band

I recently listened to this song several times. I still have a hard time comprehending or beginning to understand the depth and immensity of God’s love. For me. For you. For humankind … knowing we often fail to show our love toward God. I say and do things I know displeases and makes him sad.

Grace. Forgiveness. Love. All these characteristics are clearly evident in God. I claim this New Year — 2013 — to be a year of fresh starts. How about you?

Dear God, I chose to be more aware of your love for me, my family and friends. I chose to recognize daily and even minute-by-minute blessings you freely give. I chose to learn more of you in your love letter, the Bible. I ask for your strength to accomplish these activities. Without you, I can do nothing. Amen.

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Get me out of here!

“My heart is in anguish within me.” – Psalm 55:4

‘Lord, sometimes I feel happy, sometimes I feel sad, hurt, and disappointed. Thank you for not rejecting me because I feel.’ (quote by Joan Webb)

Ever feel a complete mixture of emotions? I have, and often! “My insides are turned inside out…I shake with fear, I shudder from head to foot. Who will give me wings, I ask–wings like a dove? Get me out of here on dove wings; I want some peace and quiet. I want a walk in the country, I want a cabin in the woods. I’m desperate for a change from rage and stormy weather” (taken from The Message)

I can totally relate. Sometimes I think a cabin in the woods or a walk in the country will solve my problems or feelings of being overwhelming. And, for a time, it might. There are times when a walk and a get away is just what the mind, body, and soul need. But, there are times, when I need to stay right where I’m at, stand my ground, and deal with the issues coming at me full force.

Those are times when I need to knock on God’s door to his throne and say, “Heh, I cannot do this anymore in my own strength. I give up. Can you help me?”  God answers my plea and wonders why I waited so long to ask.

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