Saturday, August 20, 2011

Loved

Linking up with Charlotte and Ginger at .....Spiritual Sunday

"Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope"   Maya Angelou 

Feeling loved gives me courage.....it makes me strong. Real love....the kind that doesn't hold grudges or expectations....that forgives mistakes and misunderstandings.....that accepts me as I am and that goes the extra mile and even the extra extra mile. Love  - an incredible force that makes all the difference. 

It's what changed my life.....

His love....that cared so much...even when I resisted...
His love - patient, steady, present - that reached so far down to pull me out of darkness. 
His love that didn't look at what I was...but saw what I could be.....
His love....made the difference....cut through the hate...the anger...the hurt.
His love never gave up.....hung in with me....waited patiently until I was ready.....
His love....always present...and even still....never giving up....

I want my life to shine that kind of love to others....to be more like Him....in reaching out....shining hope...being a friend....

He accepts you at your worse.....He loves you just because.......

26 comments:

Shelley said...

Nice picture! :) You're so right! His love can do so many things! Great song!

Larie Carlice Proverbs 27:19 said...

I agree!

smooches,
Larie

Michelle said...

Thank you for introducing me to this song!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Ginny Hartzler said...

A good song, I have never heard it before. Yes, when God looks at us, he sees us through Jesus, who was our very perfect sacrifice!

Dulçe ♥ said...

His love that didn't look at what I was...but saw what I could be..
He accepts you at your worse.....He loves you just because...
Oh How that got me, my dear friend
Thanks for always guiding us in the right direction.
You SHINE, Nikki, You DO

:)

hugs

Shanda said...

His love is hard to comprehend as it covers all the bases. I am so thankful

Renee said...

Oh, so very true...His love is so deep and wide for us. Hard to take it in how much He loves us just as we are....God bless.

Peggy said...

His amazing love is what it's all about. Thanks for your reminder.

Sr Crystal Mary Lindsey said...

Yes. that touches so much....He loves us, just because..
We can do nothing can we?? He just loves us. xxx

Mevely317 said...

Amazing and sometimes uncomprehending...
nevertheless I'm humbled by His love.

Surprised By Joy! said...

Hey Sarah,
Sending you hugs....

Blessings,
Tammy

Joan Hall said...

So true, He takes us just as we are. Greater love has no man than to lay down his life for his friends...

Anita Johnson said...

I have never heard that song before...and thank you for reminding us of God's goodness.

A Plain Observer said...

that kind of love is so rare in mortals. Striving to give it to others is a gift in itself.

❀~Myrna~❀ said...

Amen,my prayer is for Jesus to love others through me, I try, but by myself I am not very good at it.
Love & Prayers ,
~Myrna

Ginger~~Enchanting Cottage said...

This is such a beautiful song. To truly love from the heart is such a gift from God.
Blessings,
Ginger

Irene said...

A beautiful message about God's authentic, unchanging love for us. His love knows no limits. :-)

Saleslady371 said...

His love is so awesome. You said it well.

Pamela said...

His love still draws me to Him. Unworthy, yet loved. Brings joy, doesn't it?

Blessings,
Pamela

Dianne ... Walking In His Grace said...

There is no one like Jesus.:)

Thank you for all you share Sarah, and thank you for stopping by for a visit and your comment.
Your Sister in Christ Jesus
Dianne :)

Anonymous said...

What a blessing to know that Jesus loves me not because I'm good but because He is good. The song is beautiful.
Blessings,
Charlotte

Janis Van Keuren said...

His love is so great! You described it well.

Blessings,
Janis

Debbie said...

I just clicked that and let the song wash all over me this morning. I loved it and really, really needed it.

Kim@stuffcould.... said...

His Love is all that we need

Anonymous said...

Amen!

Of One Heart said...

I love reading you, Nikki. It takes me to a different world!