God’s love is impossible for humans to digest and comprehend. Jesus told his disciples that they did NOT choose Him, but that He chose them. That’s true for us also. I’m amazed that I have been granted the privilege of believing that the bible is the truth. Every bit of what human intellect I may have would try to convince me that it is a fairy tale and crazy talk, but graciously I still believe. I don’t cling to Him, He clings to me. Without that, I’m a goner.
Charles, thank you for your comment! I never thought of God “clinging” to me…I always felt it was I, clinging in desperation to God and His Son. That gives me a new perspective, thank you!! God bless you and yours on this Resurrection weekend. Wendy
This speaks to me. I now understand how accepting Jesus is what matters. Fact,dates,names in history are irrelevant for Saving Grace. And I enjoy history,research and I know in what contexts facts are important. Yet trusting in Jesus is so hard,due under to 'hard-heartednes',a repellent spirit of rebellion that wont stop saying -you can do it in your own power- but now I recognize that ego monster when it wakes and subsumes ones whole self.
Jane, I am wired simlilarly to you! The wonderful thing is that God indeed takes each of us where we are and slowly, gradually and gently leads us up and out of the mire we created or found ourselves in. It is not an easy process, just like giving birth…but worth the effort for Eternity with God, His Son, Holy Spirit and all the Light angels and dear people who have gone on ahead of us. God bless and keep you, Jane!
Thank you, Bob! I know Papa God is love, I have no doubt of that. My challenge has always been to accept His love and to feel worthy of it. No where else to go but forward, day by day, as I “hang out” with God and slowly absorb His healing presence. God bless you, Wendy
I had forgotten that Christ is an "intercessor." (Didn't I learn that in elementary school catechism?) Feeling worthy, or not feeling worthy, God still loves me. Good to know! Good piece, Wendy!
Jan, thank you! I also have to be reminded that Christ sits at the right hand of the Father and intercedes for us as followers of Christ and His Papa. We need His intercession, I certainly do. I look forward to your next piece! Blessings to you, Wendy
Wendy Elizabeth Williams!! What a beautiful essay thank you for sharing your thoughts! I love your writing and your heart for Christ! God’s love for us is so far beyond my understanding also! It is not just a facet of His personality like we humans. I think because we have lived so long in this corrupted state and this fallen world we see just the splinters and the shards of the diamond sort of. We just can not comprehend the totality of God’s Live because He is Love. So like the Sun we live by its warmth and can feel its rays but can not look directly at it. Incredible yes but we are His! What a miracle! Blessed Pascha my sister
Blessings to you as well, Holly! Easter is such a primal combination of intense grief, introspection of just what the Son of God endured for all of us and the morning of glory of Resurrection, reminding us that all is not lost and the devil did NOT win. That thought alone, keeps me going! While I long for Home, I also want to encourage the discouraged while I am still here, to keep going one day at a time and to bring all our sorrows directly to God and His Son. I hope you and yours are having a wonderful Easter! Wendy
He is coming for our broken gardens. Thank you Wendy for this one.
Thank you, Ron! Broken gardens, indeed.
God’s love is impossible for humans to digest and comprehend. Jesus told his disciples that they did NOT choose Him, but that He chose them. That’s true for us also. I’m amazed that I have been granted the privilege of believing that the bible is the truth. Every bit of what human intellect I may have would try to convince me that it is a fairy tale and crazy talk, but graciously I still believe. I don’t cling to Him, He clings to me. Without that, I’m a goner.
Charles, thank you for your comment! I never thought of God “clinging” to me…I always felt it was I, clinging in desperation to God and His Son. That gives me a new perspective, thank you!! God bless you and yours on this Resurrection weekend. Wendy
A wonderful Easter message. Bravo!
It's learning to trust God as, "He holds us"🙏 🕊️ in the palm his hand.
M H, exactly!!! Not easy to do but well-worth the effort.
This speaks to me. I now understand how accepting Jesus is what matters. Fact,dates,names in history are irrelevant for Saving Grace. And I enjoy history,research and I know in what contexts facts are important. Yet trusting in Jesus is so hard,due under to 'hard-heartednes',a repellent spirit of rebellion that wont stop saying -you can do it in your own power- but now I recognize that ego monster when it wakes and subsumes ones whole self.
Jane, I am wired simlilarly to you! The wonderful thing is that God indeed takes each of us where we are and slowly, gradually and gently leads us up and out of the mire we created or found ourselves in. It is not an easy process, just like giving birth…but worth the effort for Eternity with God, His Son, Holy Spirit and all the Light angels and dear people who have gone on ahead of us. God bless and keep you, Jane!
Excellent reflection on the Love of God and our unworthiness as recipients. Thank you, Wendy.
Thank you also, Cork!
Why does God love us❓
God is love❗️
And maybe love is not only an essential part of God’s character.
Maybe, just as Jesus is fully God and fully man, He is also fully love and fully holiness, etc.
Thank you, Bob! I know Papa God is love, I have no doubt of that. My challenge has always been to accept His love and to feel worthy of it. No where else to go but forward, day by day, as I “hang out” with God and slowly absorb His healing presence. God bless you, Wendy
I don’t worry about trying to feel worthy of God‘s love.
I know I’m not worthy.
Nor can I be until God makes me worthy on The Last Day.
This is not an easy process but there is NO ONE else I can follow into Eternity! Clinging to Him all day, every day. Wendy
I had forgotten that Christ is an "intercessor." (Didn't I learn that in elementary school catechism?) Feeling worthy, or not feeling worthy, God still loves me. Good to know! Good piece, Wendy!
Jan, thank you! I also have to be reminded that Christ sits at the right hand of the Father and intercedes for us as followers of Christ and His Papa. We need His intercession, I certainly do. I look forward to your next piece! Blessings to you, Wendy
Wendy Elizabeth Williams!! What a beautiful essay thank you for sharing your thoughts! I love your writing and your heart for Christ! God’s love for us is so far beyond my understanding also! It is not just a facet of His personality like we humans. I think because we have lived so long in this corrupted state and this fallen world we see just the splinters and the shards of the diamond sort of. We just can not comprehend the totality of God’s Live because He is Love. So like the Sun we live by its warmth and can feel its rays but can not look directly at it. Incredible yes but we are His! What a miracle! Blessed Pascha my sister
Blessings to you as well, Holly! Easter is such a primal combination of intense grief, introspection of just what the Son of God endured for all of us and the morning of glory of Resurrection, reminding us that all is not lost and the devil did NOT win. That thought alone, keeps me going! While I long for Home, I also want to encourage the discouraged while I am still here, to keep going one day at a time and to bring all our sorrows directly to God and His Son. I hope you and yours are having a wonderful Easter! Wendy
Thank you! Yes!!! Christ is Risen! Blessed Pascha! May the joy of Bright week be with us all year!!! 🛐