Have you ever been swept off your feet with love? As a new bride, my husband swept me off my feet—in fact he still does. From my children’s conception they owned my heart. I’ve also been swept off my feet with friends who’ve claimed my love. Strangers living in distress have broken my heart and won my care. This chapter asks me to consider whether I realize how much God desires to sweep me off His feet with His love. Writing that sentence overpowers my heart with the realization that the God of the universe is courting me!
It would be easy for me to make a long list of the many ways God has wooed me—but I’ll just stick to today. He gave me breath this morning, welcomed me to the day, strengthened me for the task, and blessed me with wisdom and insights for my work. I felt Him speak quietly to me when words were missing and gently remind me of what is important when I was tempted. And this is all before 4 pm! I’ve been rested, fed and cared for even as I live with my weaknesses and chronic pain. I feel His love as I sit in His presence. Reading this chapter and soaking in the holy habits draws me even closer to Him.
There are dark nights of the soul—you may be in one right now. One of my friends has been in one for as long as I’ve known her though she continually faces God, waiting for Him to lift her from this place of disconnect that feels so distant from Him. Can we trust that even in distance He is loving us? Can we believe that in pain, suffering, injustice and hardships His love is never-ending? These are hard questions and as I read this chapter I had to confront them. Life tries to teach us to be wary of “God’s Love.” Is it for real?
I would love to hear how you respond to this chapter. Maybe you’d like to comment on how you are engaging with one of the holy habits to help you grow in realizing God’s amazing love for you.
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