Father God,
How precious am I in your eyes. I sit here pondering your love for me and over me. In the midst of my thoughts my heart runs over with the fullness of Your joy and acceptance.
Oh, Father God, how greatly I love You in return!
Thank you for the joy you freely flood within my soul. On days where all things are fun and happy and accomplishing and bright, your joy is ever-present. I love that! I relish in that, actually. It is such a beautiful gift that I cherish so sweetly.
On days that are quiet and lonely and frustrating and discombobulated, your joy is still there, ever-present. I treasure that. It is such a comfort to know that despite a shed tear or a taste of disgust, you and your joy are still flowing through me causing me to stand, to take a step, to do the next thing that needs to be done. Oh, Lord, how spoiled am I with your gift of joy!
And Father God, I am at a loss of words when I dwell on your acceptance of me.
Selah.
Prayer Sister, may we ponder God’s acceptance of us as we are today. May we allow our thoughts to understand that Christ died for us while we were yet sinners. May we grasp the reality that we are made new upon the moment of salvation. Yet, we are still living with the same characteristics we were created with. May we give ourselves grace as we renew our mind moment by moment in this process called sanctification. That we allow ourselves to grow and mature over time and not yesterday. May we see the outreach we have to the lost soul around us as we are today. God can use our person “as is.” That is the greatest of His acceptance. There is no lie when God declares, I love you.
Xoxo,
Jaclyn
“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” -Psalm 16:11 ESV
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