How Do I Love You...

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How do I love you when I consider the generosity of your love towards me. I find myself at a lost with my capacity to express the joy and comfort you are to me. I also struggle trying to see value in my life the same way you value me. Am... I comforted knowing you love me so greatly? Truth be knowing, not everyday...Your love is inspiring, you motivate, it is often causative. But in those moments when I chose myself over you, my spirit, my mind is struck by my denial of your love. Your love is haunting, always pursuing, even chasing me down. Do you know how this makes me feel, knowing I did not choose you, that in the moment I chose self? Yet, there you are, as one who will not be denied my love and devotion. Why do you hunger for me, me of all people? So confused, so unworthy of your devotion am I.

Some would say I am experiencing condemnation, I beg to differ! I am deeply humbled by this love that transcends me and my demands. I am humbled in those moment I find myself naked before Him, nothing to hide my shame. It is hard to be held by someone who loves me so, by someone who is so beautiful and exceptional. He chose to love me, I just cannot wrap my head around that! O the sin the drives to me hide, that it would be cursed and I cleansed completely...Holy Spirit hear my cry, will you ever finish your work in this wretched life; How much longer till He returns for us...I am exhausted by my failings, I am tired of hiding, I am tired of being cold ...Oh hear my heart for your robe, your robe of righteousness for me...you clothed Adam...please cover me in the warmth of your righteousness...
by Grace Alone! www.hcfcc.org

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