Oh how He loves us
If you listen to any kind of Christian music, you have probably heard the song “how he loves us” by David Crowder. If you are in the Knoxville area they play this song all the time on 89.1. Although way over played, this song has really made me think lately. Sure we all know God loves us, but i think that sometimes it is so hard for us to comprehend. At least I know I struggle with taking in the vast depth of His love. I think I struggle with it because it’s so great and unconditional that it is way beyond me. I remember when Isaiah was born. Bobby and I had made one of our daily trips to Childrens hospital to sit and be with him. I remember sitting there just starring at him (not much else you can do when they won’t let you hold him yet). I remember being filled with emotion when I thought about how completely I already loved him. It’s such a strange feeling. I mean here is this person who I don’t know, who has never done anything for me, who has not expressed any feelings for me but yet I was so completely in love. I was scared for him, sad for him for what he was going through, I Hurt for him when he cried or looked unsettled, and just so overjoyed to have him with me. A mother’s or even a parent’s love is so completely different than any other relationship. I think about falling in love with Bobby. Although I love him more than words now, I didn’t just fall in love with him at first sight. In a sense , Bobby had to earn my love and me his. He had to show me who he was, what he was about. I had to get to know him. But not with Isaiah….it didn’t matter , no matter what he was like, what he looked like or what he becomes…. I loved him instantly and more intensely then any other love I have known.
I think that is a small glimpse into the way God loves us. We don’t have to prove ourselves to Him. He knows who we are. He knows our screw ups and yet He still loves us. I don’t even have to earn it….he loves me even when I don’t do what’s right and when I ignore Him. He loves me because I am His.
Maybe this is a concept that you have grasped a long time ago. I have always known it to be true, but since becoming a mommy I think I am finally get to where I can understand it a little more and for that I am grateful!
Just thought I would share!
