{"id":1319,"date":"2021-07-19T08:08:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-19T06:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loveletterstogod.me\/?p=1319"},"modified":"2022-03-15T15:31:50","modified_gmt":"2022-03-15T14:31:50","slug":"a-love-letter-to-god","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loveletterstogod.me\/de\/diary\/2021\/07\/19\/1319","title":{"rendered":"A Love Letter to God #1"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I never knew what an amazing, fulfilling experience prayer can be. It baffles me, stumps me just how kind He is to me. He never makes me wait for Him, I never need to wait for Him to finally show up. As soon as I call for Him, invite Him here, He is already there, ready to envelop me in His Loving Presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However much attention I sacrifice to Him, as much of His Nearness I receive in return. We both know: the only thing limiting me from experiencing His Overwhelming Presence at all times is myself, for He gives Himself in Full; every moment, every breath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Who am I that my God would so readily rush to my side at my slightest beckoning? It feels like I am barely scratching the surface of the understanding of just how incredibly, unfathomably <em>much <\/em>You yearn, long for a connection with us. Us, who have done nothing but turn our backs on You. And yet, You never cease pursuing us with Your Wild, Reckless, All-Changing and All-Transforming Love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-aad38e3\" data-block-id=\"aad38e3\"><style>.stk-aad38e3{height:16px !important}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You, Lord, are a Miracle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-f5dc12b\" data-block-id=\"f5dc12b\"><style>.stk-f5dc12b{height:16px !important}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>And here You choose to be <em>my<\/em> Miracle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-1b6f75b\" data-block-id=\"1b6f75b\"><style>.stk-1b6f75b{height:16px !important}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I thank and praise You, Lord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-92a92b7\" data-block-id=\"92a92b7\"><style>.stk-92a92b7{height:16px !important}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Truly, there is no thing in all the Heavens that I yearn for but You. You are my sole desire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-64421aa\" data-block-id=\"64421aa\"><style>.stk-64421aa{height:41px !important}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I love You.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I never knew what an amazing, fulfilling experience prayer can be. It baffles me, stumps me just how kind He is to me. He never makes me wait for Him, I never need to wait for Him to finally show up. As soon as I call for Him, invite Him here, He is already there, ready to envelop me in His Loving Presence. However much attention I sacrifice to Him, as much of His Nearness I receive in return. We both know: the only thing limiting me from experiencing His Overwhelming Presence at all times is myself, for He gives Himself in Full; every moment, every breath. Who am I that my God would so readily rush to my side at my slightest beckoning? It feels like I am barely scratching the surface of the understanding of just how incredibly, unfathomably much You yearn, long for a connection with us. Us, who have done nothing but turn our backs on You. And yet, You never cease pursuing us with Your Wild, Reckless, All-Changing and All-Transforming Love. You, Lord, are a Miracle. And here You choose to be my Miracle. I thank and praise You, Lord. Truly, there is no thing in all the Heavens that I yearn for but You. You are my sole desire. 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