As much as I was enjoying the little boy,
I made myself switch my attention to the father and I am so glad I did. That
little boy ran at him at a speed that made the dad step back on connection.
When he caught his boy in his arms, the smile that bloomed on his face rivaled
the most glorious sunrise in its brightness. He closed his eyes and basked in
that moment with his son. Here was love, here was adoration shown with wild abandon.
They turned and walked away hand in hand.
Isn’t this a picture of purpose? Why did our Father create
us? For love…perfect, wild extravagant
love. His love for us, but even more, our love for Him. I only get confused
about my purpose when I make myself the focus. I’m not on this planet to make
myself happy or to bring myself glory. I am here for relationship with my
Father. I am here to bring glory to the one who made me and when I understand
and remember that, I am content.
So look up from your shuffling feet and burdens and see your
Father. He is waiting on you, waiting for you to run to Him with arms wide,
waiting to hear about your day. Waiting to hear you say you need Him and love
Him. Waiting to take your hand and walk with you. Perfect communion, perfect
purpose.
Psalm 16:5-8
Lord, You alone are my portion and my cup;
You make my lot secure.
The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;
surely I have a delightful inheritance.
surely I have a delightful inheritance.
I will praise the Lord, who counsels me;
even at night my heart instructs me.
even at night my heart instructs me.
I keep my eyes always on the Lord.
With Him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
With Him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
Turn this on and love on your Father a bit--I have almost blown out my car speakers with this song!! ~Cyndi
It's not about me. Great reminder. Thank you. The song is truly Wonderful. I had not heard of Christy Nockels before. Thank you so much for sharing. Kathy S.
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