Wonderfully Made

I am reading a wonderful book and wanted to share some pearls with you. The chapter title is "Free to Enjoy God's Lavish Love" by Judy Halliday

"The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing."-Zephaniah 3:17

Oh what a privelege it is to serve a God who is so attentive to us. So aware of our needs. More aware even than we are. At times we think we know exactly what we need but it is that very thing that may become our undoing. God knows our hearts. He knows our desires. He knows best.

"No matter where you have been or how you have fared, we rejoice that God has allowed our paths to merge. Our Mighty Way Maker will direct our steps as we continue down this path of discovery and adventure. During this time you will find yourself drawn closer to God, the lover of your soul and the designer of your body, the one who purchased your liberty. He longs for you to see his handiwork displayed in a most miraculous masterpiece-you." -Halliday

"He wants to impress deeply into the soft clay of your heart His unfathomable love for you. This love is not based on your performance."-Halliday

"The simple fact is God is crazy about you. There is absolutely nothing you can do to make Him love you more or less."-Halliday

I take great comfort in knowing God never changes. He is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. You are wonderfully made. It is true that God does not make junk but we can certainly turn his masterpiece into junk. It is never too late, though. He is always just a prayer away. Pour out your hearts to Him today. Tell Him all the ways you have mistreated His masterpiece. Repentence means to turn away. So after you have told Him all, turn away. Turn away from speaking poorly about His creation. Turn away from bad habits that mar His masterpiece. Do all that you can to live a holy life. Ask Him to help. He wants us to live a life that glorifies Him. Call on Him and He will rescue you. What a mighty God we serve.