In His Presence

Lastnight, we had an awesome time at church. I can't help but try to tell everyone about it. 

First of all, I am definitely privileged to be under the headship of my Pastor. He has challenged me in so many ways. He has helped develop me, shape me and help me grow into the person that I am today. Yesterday was his birthday and he definitely deserved to be honored. 

Lastnight in the middle of service, a young man stood up and raised his hand. When Pastor asked him what he could do for him, he said he wanted to be saved. I can't even put into the words the way that this impacted me. A man that didn't know everyone around him, that didn't know the majority of the congregation...surrendered his life to Christ. Despite of what people were going to say, despite of what he looked like, he was an example of what it meant to give EVERYTHING up for a life for Christ. I was moved by the hunger that this man had to know Christ.

I never knew when it happened, but somewhere along the way I lost sight of what it meant to truly accept the love that my Father has for me. I have a Father that really loves me. Despite what I've done and through everything, He still loves me the same, if not more. I've gone through many things in my life, I've made bad decisions in my life, but I am STILL loved. He has a love for us that is far greater then any man can give to us. 

I was overwhelmed. I never knew that I had any type of lack in my life when it came to know that the Lord loved me. I don't know why I didn't see it. I don't know why I felt like I hadn't had it before. 

It overwhelmed me.

I've been overtaken. I have been invaded. I have been overwhlemed.

I am loved by the Father, and there is no greater love.