He is grateful for YOU

Just some words of affirmation and encouragement from The Ragamuffin Gospel (If you haven't read it yet, do it!!).....

"Living by grace inspires a growing consciousness that I am what I am in the sight of Jesus and nothing more. It is His approval that counts. Making our home in Jesus, as He makes His in us, leads to creative listening: Has it crossed your mind that I am proud you accepted the gift of faith I offered you? Proud that you freely chose Me, after I had chosen you, as your friend and Lord? Proud that, with all your warts and wrinkles, you haven't given up? Proud that you believe in Me enough to try again and again? Are you aware how I appreciate you for wanting Me? I want you to know how grateful I am when you pause to smile and comfort a child who has lost her way. I am grateful for the hours you devote to learning more about Me; for the word of encouragement you passed on to your burnt-out pastor; for your visit to the shut-in; for your tears for the retarded. What you did to them, you did to Me. Alas, I am sad when you do not believe that I have totally forgiven you or you feel uncomfortable approaching Me."

I love that. It is so simple, yet so true. God pursues us, loves us, adores us. He is so grateful for even the slightest devotion to Him. But His heart breaks when we don't accept the grace He offers, when we don't accept His forgiveness or share our hurts with Him. Be encouraged. Soak up all of His love. And remember what He said in His word: "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness." (2 Cor. 12:9)

Love!
Kristen