I Love The Lord
I grew up fearing God as this “dictator of sorts” that could strike me with a lightning bolt at any time that I misbehaved. In my mind He was like the all-knowing parent who had no sense of humor and despised people having fun. I realize now that I was wrong on so many levels. I followed God then because I was afraid of hell. I tried to follow all the rules and regulations that He handed down. I totally revered, feared and respected God. I still revere and respect Him today, but I’m not afraid of Him. As I’ve walked with Him, I feel like I know the Lord’s heart. He loves me deeply. He doesn’t want me to love Him and follow Him out of fear. He wants me to know His heart and to desire His will for me. Check this out….
12 And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God ask of you but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in obedience to him, to love him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, 13 and to observe the Lord’s commands and decrees that I am giving you today for your own good?
14 To the Lord your God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, the earth and everything in it.
20 Fear the Lord your God and serve him. Hold fast to him and take your oaths in his name. 21 He is your praise; he is your God, who performed for you those great and awesome wonders you saw with your own eyes. (Deuteronomy 10:12-14; 20-21 NIV)
The Lord loves me in spite of my failures.
The Lord loves me in spite of my sin.
The Lord loves me in spite of my stupidity.
The Lord loves me in spite of divided heart.
I know for a fact that the Lord has a sense of humor because I looked in the mirror this morning. I can also look around at other humans He created among other things!
He is Creative.
He is Collaborative.
He is Consistent.
He is Faithful.
He is Dependable.
His Love knows no ending.
His Patience blows my mind.
His Grace is ridiculous and outlandish.
He is ALWAYS there for me.
He has NEVER left me alone.
I love talking with God.
I love walking with God.
I love living for Him.
He is my closest Confidant. He knows me deeper and more completely than I know myself. He loves me anyway. How could I possibly resist loving Him? I can’t. The more I know Him and learn about Him – the more I love Him. I want His heart to be my heart. If you want to know Him, I’d love to introduce you to Him. You can connect with me at: dwaynehicks@me.com
Pressing On!
Dwayne