"Only for us He is here.."
Julian of Norwich (ch. 80)
Why did He come? Why did He go through the pain and suffering of the cross to save us? Why is He here working? It was all for us, it is all for us. We are the pearl of great price that He gave everything to get. Whether the younger prodigal or the older legalist, we are the beloved child that He longed for and invited to celebrate with Him. We are the ones that are at the center of His thoughts, the center of His plans and works, the center of His heart. We are the ones He is here for right now. He is always there, filling every day with His love. He is supporting us whether we realize it or not. In our failures, He is picking us up and affirming the good in us, reminding us of His love and support. In our times of need, He is supplying more than enough and being more than enough for whatever comes our way. In the times of doubt, frustration, loneliness, anger or struggle, He is upholding us and carrying us, never letting us down, never letting us go. I am the reason, you are the reason, that He is doing all that He is doing. He simply wants to love us, to give us the best, to see us enjoy life, to see us enjoy His presence. This is how we were meant to live, never alone but always in union with Him. Relationship with Him gives a fullness to life that nothing else can. That is what it is all about, and that is what He is all about!
"Everything he accomplishes is inspired by the energy and intent of his affection [for us]."
Ephesians 1:11 (MIRROR)
"We celebrate him who supercharges us powerfully from within. Our biggest request or most amazing dream cannot match the extravagant proportion of his thoughts towards us."
Ephesians 3:20 (MIRROR)
A Prayer: You are always with me, filling me up with Yourself.