Lately, when I have found myself getting stressed or overwhelmed by everything going around me, the LORD has brought this one line from "In Christ Alone" to my mind.
What heights of love, what depths of peace, when fears are stilled, when strivings cease, my Comforter, my All in All, here in the love of Christ I stand.
I didn't really understand why those words would repeat over and over again, but I knew that He wanted me to figure it out.
This I know: my Heavenly Father loves me. Of course, everyone knows that. But do you acknowledge that the statement is true, or do you allow the incredible fact to invade your life and motivate everything you do? It is this picture of a Father gently reminding His child that they cannot do anything without Him, and then when they try and try to be independent of Him and they fall terribly short, He is there to hold them in His arms and encompass them with His love. I can almost hear Him saying to me "Alright, Kels, are finished striving yet? I'm here to show you undeniable grace and love, but you have to sit still for two seconds."
The song "The One You Need" by Shane and Shane captures some of what I'm trying to say, though I seem to be rambling...and yes, it makes me cry.
He who has called you is faithful.
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