I Belong To You

"You know the enemy can't take what I have, change who I am, I belong to You."


It is so easy for our wavering hearts to get distracted by the chaos of the world around us. We get caught up, sometimes even in good things, but nonetheless caught up. So caught up that we lose focus. We "become weary in doing good", and we start to feel entering the Throne Room is a chore rather than a privilege. But I think you'll find that when spending time with your Creator begins to feel forced, it's because you've lost sight of how much He loves you. 

Having grown up in the church, it's easy to sing "Jesus Loves Me" and move on with my day. But that's just it, we should never be unfazed by that simple statement.

Jesus loves me...

I get to wake up everyday knowing that The Creator of the Universe chooses me. Regardless of what happened yesterday or what will happen today, He chooses me. Never having to question how far His love goes, or if He'll suddenly decide I'm not worth it. Because to Him, nothing I ever do will change His love for me. He loves me 100% today, and He will love me 100% tomorrow.

His love is so radically life changing, because when we truly experience it for what it is, we can't help but choose Him back. His love brings freedom that is so incomprehensible for our human minds that there is no way to explain it apart from Him. He breaks chains of misunderstanding, confusion, anxiety, depression, regret, insecurities, and shame that no medication or self-help book ever can.

When we step into the Throne Room and experience our Savior for who He truly is, and not for the false god we've made Him, we can't help but live a radical life. 

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