Reality Check

He loves us. He pursues us. He gave and continues to give His all for us. He takes time to listen to us. He provides for us. He understands us. He knows us. He gives us dreams. He shares His heart with us. He never gives up on us. He desires a relationship with us. He talks to us.

He is mysterious. He is just. He is merciful. He is strong. He is gentle. He is courageous. He is bold. He is humble. He is adventurous. He is awesome. He is fierce. He is compassionate.

God is patient, God is kind. He does not envy, He does not boast, He is not proud. He is not rude, He is not self-seeking, He is not easily angered, He keeps no record of wrongs. God does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. He always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. God never fails.

Why, when God is like this, do I find it hard to love Him, others, and myself? Why, when there is Someone who has given His all for me, do I keep from giving my all for Him? Why, when I have seen the beauty of vulnerability, am I so afraid of being hurt? And why, when I believe in and serve a selfless God, do I find myself so self-centered?

Father God, open my eyes to see the world as You see it. Open my ears to hear both the cries for help and the praises of Your Name. Soften my heart to have compassion on those whom You have compassion. Broaden my understanding of the goings on in this world. Make me more aware of the spiritual realm and give me discernment. You have called me to pray. Help me to do so.