:::Belong:::

Jesus began a revolution with one word.

When He said the word, "Father," He changed everything.
And now, He's invited us into this reality... into this place of belonging, to call God our "Papa," our "Daddy," our "Abba."
: Jonathan David Helser

I don't know that there is much more to life than that.

These are truths; timeless truths that I'm still struggling to grasp and capture in the deepest parts of my heart.

I want my heart, my identity, my thoughts, my emotions to be set on and capture by this one idea.

He is my Abba.

He is my dear Father.

He broke down all barriers and gave Himself fully for me.

His love covers my sin.

His love covers the depths of my soul; the ugliest parts.

He takes my heart, every part, and holds it together.

He knows me better than anyone, and still loves me unconditionally.

{He loves me enough to win me back to Himself, even when I feel so so far away.}

Even when I've let my flesh and sin take over my actions, He calls my name.

(Even when I turn my back on Him and follow legalism, He reaches for my hand.)

Even when I sing songs but am so far from being in truth, His Spirit dances over me.

(Even when I am swallowed in pride, He calls me by name.)

Even when I feel alone, He cradles me in His arms.

(Even when I hate myself, every part, He speaks to my heart, "I chose you. You're mine.")

That's overwhelming, when you let the truth of it sink into your heart.

"For I am sure, that neither death nor life, nor angels no demons,

nor things present nor things to come, no powers, nor height nor depth,

nor anything else in all creation,

will be able to separate us from the love of God in Chris Jesus our Lord."

- Romans 8:38-39

It's incredible to think that even when you hate yourself, God calls you His.

He sees you. He sees your heart, your thoughts, your mind. And through all that muck, in all those deep, dark, secret corners, He breathes His love. He pours His grace. He shines His light and calls you "Beloved."

Ahh I'm so overwhelmed by this idea.

Especially in this particular phase of my life.

He is my ABBA!

I am called His daughter!!

I belong!

I am Free!

I have breath in my lungs and truth in my mind and a song in my heart and a purpose over my life - and the King of Kings knows my name!

I don't need to search for a reason to live; I have found my reason and know that it's hidden in Him - I'm alive in Him!!

"Open up the heavens, pour down Your Spirit on me!

Oh Jesus, wherever You need, I'll sing harmony!"

- "Let Your Light Shine" by Bethany Dillon