Unconditionally

So, I've been doing ALOT of reading lately - Christian Fiction mostly. If there is even such a thing - think about that. Christian Fiction. Kind of an oxymoronic term. Christian Fiction. I'm no rocket scientist, by any means, but I do understand that when it comes to faith and the core of Christianity - Fiction is probably the only category that Spiritual encounters and revelatory moments with God can be classified as. The greatest thing about faith is that, because it can't be evidentially proven, it can't be disproved either. WOW!!! How much I love God!

The greatest thing I've learned in all my reading is how much GOD LOVES ME! It's mind blowing actually! That with all my mistakes, shortcomings, failures and imperfections - HE KEEPS ON LOVING ME! I suppose, because I'm the only one who truly knows how long that list actually is that it means more to me than anyone reading this how HUGE His love is. BUT ... we all have our lists, and we all have our stories; and, I'm sure I'm not the only one who sits in awe of our God wondering HOW he could possibly still love me knowing what I know about myself.

Well, smack dab in the middle of my fiction reading, the Lord calmly pointed out that I am the only one surprised by my short comings. He knew everything about me from the beginning. Where I would fall short, where I would excel - every intricate detail of my existence continuing into eternity - and He sent me here from heaven, anyway. He is my HALO! He covers me, carries me and protects me continuously - even when I'm too thick to realize I need it! And ..... HE LOVES ME - UNCONDITIONALLY - in spite of myself!

Isn't that AWESOME?

Much Love,

Karen


*Sidenote* - Of all the names given to God in the Bible - HALO is my acronym from scripture- and it is my absolute favorite! It gives such a glorious image of Him that only the heart can see!

Isaiah 57:15 says "For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones."