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How much do you love me
One day I woke early in the morning to watch sunrise.
Ah,....the beauty of God creation is beyond description.
As I watched, I praised the Lord for His beautiful work.
As I sat there the Lord brought His presence on me.
He asked me, "Do you love Me?"
I answered, "Of course God! You are my Lord and my Savior!"
Then He asked,
"If you are physically handicapped, would you stil love Me?"
I was perplexed. I looked down upon my arms,
legs and the rest of my body
and I wondered how many things I wouldn't be able to do.
The things that I took for granted. And I answered,
"It would be tough,Lord. But I would still love you"
Then the Lord said,
"If you were blind, would you still love My creations?"
How could I love something without being able to see it?
Then I thought of all blind people in the world
and how many of them still love God and His creation.
So I answered, "It's hard to think of it,
but I would still love you"
The Lord then asked me,
"If you were deaf, would you still listen to My Word?"
How could I listen to anything being deaf?
Then I understood.
Listening to God's Word is not merely using our ears,
but our hearts. I answered,
"It would be tough, but I would still listen to Your Word"
The Lord then asked,
"If you were mute, would you still praise My name?"
How sould I praise without a voice?
Then it occured to me,
God wants us to sing from our very heart and soul.
It never matters what we sound like.
And praising God is not always with a song,
but when we are persecuted.
We give God praise with our words of thanks. So I answered,
"Though I could not physically sing, I would still praise Your name"
And the Lord asked, "Do you really love Me?"
With courage and a strong conviction, I answered boldly,
"Yes Lord! I love You because You are the One and true God!"
I thought that I had answered well, but God asked,
"Then why do you sin?"
I answered, "Because I'm only human. I'm not perfect"
"Then why in times of peace do you stray the furthest?
Why only in times of trouble do you pray earnest?"
No answered, only tears. The Lord continued,
"Why only sing at fellowships and retreats?
Why seek Me only in times of worship?
Why asked things so selfishly?
Why asked things so unfaithfully?"
The tears continued to roll down my cheek.
"Why are you ashamed of Me?
Why are you not spreading the good news?
Why in times of persecution, you cry to others
when I offered My shoulder to cry on?
Why make excuses when I give you opportunities
to serve in My name?"
I tried to answered,but there was no answered to give.
"You are blessed with life.
I made you not to throw this gift away.
I have blessed you with talents to serve Me,
but you continue to turn away.
I have streched My word to you,
but you do not gain in knowledge.
I have spoken to you, but your ears were closed.
I have shown My blessings to you,
but your eyes were turned away.
I have sent you servants,
but you said idly by as they were pushed away.
I have heard your prayers, and I have answered them all"
"Do you truly love Me?"
I could not answer. How could I?
I was embarrased beyond belief. I had no excuse.
What could I say to this?
When my heart had cried out, and the tears had flowed, I said,
"Please forgive me Lord, I am unworthy to be Your child"
The Lord answered, "That is my Grace My child"
I asked, "Then why do you continue to forgive me?
Why do you love me so?"
The Lord answered, "Because you are My creation.
You are My child. I will never abandon you.
When you cry, I will have compassion and cry with you.
When you scream in joy, I will laugh with you.
When you are down,I will encourage you.
When you fall, I will raise you up.
When you are tired, I will carry you.
I will be with you till the end of the days,
and I will love you, forever"
Never had I cried so hard before.
How could I have been so cold?
How could I have hurt God as I had done?
I asked God, "How much do You love me?"
And the Lord stretched out His arms.
As they were nailed to the cross.
I bowed down at the feet of Christ, my savior.
And for the first time, I truly prayed
Forwarded by : Airin
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