I would still say it was a good day despite a deep end. A deep end of knowing that it is right, but still challenging to be obedient. Not the act itself, but in experiencing the act of obedience. God is worthy, especially when it challenges me to walk against the tide. I love this God who calls Himself the Everlasting Father, not just Everlasting God.
An Everlasting Father is an entirely different dimension. Everlasting means eternal. And 'Father' denotes love, dependability, nearness, intimacy, fun, and all the good things a father is to us. And knowing a God who is also an Everlasting Father throws me off balance, because I realise I often see Him as God (the detachment is easier to handle than the intimate God) and not really a Father who loves, comforts, who is generous, always willing to share and all the good things a Father is to His children.
How do I apply and understand what that means in my own life? Figuring that out now. It becomes a lot more personal, a little more intimidating when the implications of eternal and everlasting is meditated upon. Because it means I am hiding at my own peril, although I really needn't to. Everlastingness implies consistency, the same always and that means His love for me does not change. I wonder how many more angles can I read this from before I finally understand that He loves me without borders, without my need to be successful or be a better person. His love for me will not fade for eternity and is always, ALWAYS strong. He is ALWAYS near, and His pursuit of me will not slow down nor look different on days I am not my best.
Father, help me see You as a Father.
with cracked lenses
gracey
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