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“Watch what God does, and then you do it, like children who learn proper behavior from their parents.  Mostly what God does is love you.  Keep company with Him and learn a life of love.  Observe how Christ loved us.  His love was not cautious but extravagant.  He didn’t love in order to get something from us but to give everything of Himself to us.  Love like that.”  Ephesians 5:1-2 (MSG)

Have you ever stood silently during a time of worship and just listened to the voices around you?  A sweet aroma – a fragrant offering – that’s what God hears.  Have you ever watched someone serving others even in the midst of their own hardships?  An incredible sacrifice – that’s what God sees.  Have you ever walked with someone down a lonely path?  A courageous soul – that’s who God carries.  Have you ever held the hand of a loved one gasping for their last breath?   A precious saint – that’s who God longs to greet.

If we could see for just a moment what God sees it would literally take our breath away.  If we could hear the praises that fall upon His ears it would leave us speechless.  If we followed the footprints in the sand and watched Him carrying the weary it would melt our hearts. If we watched God hover over His dear child in that hospital  bed it would remove all our fears.

Oh that God would give us His eyes, His ears, and His heart –  our lives would forever be changed.  We would no longer judge sinners or condemn the saints.  We would walk in grace and extend mercy.  We would clothe ourselves in love and specialize in carrying the wounded. We would walk fearlessly knowing who’s waiting on the other side, and we would worship without hesitation dancing before our King.

“Father fill our lives with more of You. Give us a heavenly view consumed with love and guided by mercy.”

For His Glory

Janet Martin
TRBC Women’s Life