Good morning.
I was reading my devotional this morning, and a line from Philip Yancey spoke to my heart:"Do you ever just let God love you? That's pretty important, I think." Philip was mulling over the many painful issues his friends had been experiencing, when his friend Karen asked him that question. And it's an excellent question to ask ourselves.
I love my Lord. I spend time most every morning praying and reading and asking for guidance for the day. But of all of the things I have asked for, I never asked Him for this - to just sit and let Him love me. Now it's not difficult for me to sincerely tell Him how much I love Him, and to thank Him for all He has done. But to just let Him love me....that's a tough one.
Like so many, I was raised to always do my part-and then some. The "earning" piece of my mind and heart are well established in me. And that mindset has served me well. But there is another big piece I have been missing-that He wants to just hold me, and have fun with me, and enjoy me as His Daughter. I hear that a lot-we are His precious daughters. But it's been a challenge to walk it out in my life.
The good news is that I really want to learn to sit at His beautiful feet. And I am learning to walk in this way. It isn't comfortable yet - like a new pair of shoes that fit but are not quite formed to my feet. But by His Amazing Grace I will learn to let Him love me as only He can do.
I love this scripture: "Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly."
Matthew 11:28-30 MSG
I love the part, the unforced rhythms of grace."
So how about you? Do you struggle with "just letting Him love you?" I'd love to hear your thoughts. And again, thanks for listening. ❤️
