Surrender! The sweet surrender… To empty one's self, in order to be filled with living water. To be rid of all the waste and residue that accumulated over the years; to be free from the burden of my own emotions, desires and doubts that hindered me all these years.
Suddenly, nothing really upset me anymore. I didn't take offense when someone was rude. I didn't mind so much when something didn't quite work out. I didn't worry about my difficulties or deficiencies. I was touched from the inside by God, and that, for me, was all that mattered.
I rediscovered myself, rediscovered life, rediscovered love, but most of all, I rediscovered my Savior – Jesus Christ.
I thought I knew Him all these years since I first met Him and accepted Him as my redeemer and best friend. Even though I gave Him my life years ago, dedicated my life to serving Him, and even begged Him to make me a vessel of His Will, I only now fully understood, or more correctly – felt – the real depth of His love; only now did I finally comprehend who He really was, and I fell head over heel in love with Him.
Life becomes a delightful excursion when you’re in love with your maker. Creation, in all its glory, becomes a romantic gift from your beloved. You find love notes everywhere you go… The sunshine feels like a soft caress; the birds serenade you in perfect harmony, with the brilliance of multicolor flowers – their fragrance, a special perfume, just for you…
“He hath brought me to the banqueting-house, and his banner over me is love” (Song of Songs 2:4)
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