Infinite God, Best Friend

This morning's song is "Reach" by Peter Furler. This song speaks of how great God is and how great His love for us. The part going through my mind currently is: "So many people in this world, but I hear you calling out my name. You reach for me. Now I'm never gonna to be the same."

What I like about this song is how it speaks of God's infinite ability. Not only is He the one that holds this world and all the rest of the universe together and in its proper place, but He cares about His creation as well. I am but an insignificant spec in the whole of creation and yet He cares enough about me to call me by name! Think about this, He didn't just call you, saying, "Hey, you! Come here." No, He knew you, He knows you, better than even you know yourself. He called you out by name. The infinite God of the universe, the Creator of all things, took observance of your life and knows you.

This is life changing knowledge. This is being the outcast among many people and suddenly the most famous person you can think of walks up to you, puts their arm around you and says hi, but more surprisingly they know your name and many things about you and they want to spend time with you, to be your close, intimate friend.  We have a God who is so much bigger and more wonderful than anyone else we could ever hope to encounter in this world and He has taken notice of us. We may not be much on our own but because of Him we are very special indeed. Our salvation is from the greatest being one could ever know and He has decided to know our name. Take comfort today in knowing that God watches over you and gently calls you to Him, that He is your closest and best friend and you can go to Him about anything.

He Loves Me

As often happens I woke up this morning with a song in my head. Normally, because of the music I typically listen to, it is a song of worship to God, or at least a piece of the song. Today isn't much different, today's song was "You Love Me Anyway" from Sidewalk Prophets. The part of the song that keeps playing in my head is the part that goes: I am the thorn in your crown, but you love me anyway.

As a sinner I am most definitely that thorn, and a mighty thorn I must be. Though I try to do what is right, my efforts are tainted with sin and they are not worth anything to the God of the universe. It doesn't matter what efforts I make, there is no denying that I am the thorn in the crown of Christ as He went to the cross. But despite this, I still know that God loves me.

It doesn't matter what I've done or what I find myself continuing to do because of my fallen nature, I am loved by God. He chose to save me, to spare me from His wrath so that one day I can look forward to the eternal life that was promised to those who believe in the saving power of Christ. The only reason I believe is because God opened my eyes. There was nothing in me that desired to be freed, but God did it anyway and now I can freely hear and sing this song and know the truth of it. That despite who I am God still loves me with a never ending, unfailing love. Thank you Lord for saving me, for showing me your love even though I do not deserve it.

Change, Moving Into Something New

I was thinking last night as I was getting ready for bed about my day today. Today I start a new position at work, one that I am certain was a gift from God. I am looking forward to going in to start this new position and to learn all the things that I must learn, I am a bit nervous about keeping up, but who isn't when things change? More than anything I am aware of what an opportunity I have been given and I have faith that God will make it into something great as He has always been faithful to do with all the situations that have come about in my life. Because of the change that starts today there will be other changes, but I hope to make the most of them as they come. Today I am enjoying the extra time I have in the morning to sit and reflect on God and His goodness in this.

Change is a wonderful thing, seasons come and go, each one bringing its uniqueness to the world. Each one has a purpose and in a way we can look forward to them all. Our lives contain many seasons in it as well, each one bringing changes. In this season I feel God is calling me to be wiser with my time and to devote more to Him, which should always be my goal but it isn't always practiced to the best of my ability. I look forward to this change more so for the chance to grow in God and in faith of Him, to see how He uses this life change to reshape who I am as a man of God. My only prayer is that I grow as He is intending me to and I don't miss out on the opportunities that He has for me.