Divine Romance

Let’s face it, who doesn’t have a deep desire for romance - flowers, kisses, snuggles by a fire, endless conversations, gazing into the eyes of the one we love… who knows what I am talking about?! Yet when we think of these tangible things, do we think God can meet those needs? Really, let’s be honest with ourselves, I think it’s safe to say the majority of us would answer “no.” However, the “need” we have for romance was created by the LORD. We may not even be aware of it, but most of the time we are preoccupied trying to find it in relationships outside of God. In all honesty, there are not enough people in the world to satisfy this deep level of intimacy. Only God’s love has an endless supply that can reach the very depths of the human heart. What I am encouraging today is we choose to move from the tangible to the intangible, from the natural to the supernatural; where the Lord extends to us His romantic love and ours to Him. This will be unique to each person and is a life-long pursuit. Remember, romance is a wonderful thing created by God, so must start with Him. By surrendering our whole heart to God, He will unlock the mystery and excitement of His divine romance!

                           

Place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm; for love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave. It burns like blazing fire, like a mighty flame… Song of Solomon 8:6

Surrender vs Passivity

Never give up! I have noticed in my journey with the Lord that it is easy to become passive in “waiting on the Lord" (Psalm 37:7). This waiting time has often left me feeling a little despondent, even sometimes distant from God. In this, He has shown me that passivity can sometimes be mistaken as surrender, but is quite the opposite. Surrender most often requires great sacrifice and perhaps even the call to battle. It is having an attitude of not giving up! As we surrender, we have the God-given privilege to make decisions and choices daily that will take us in two very different directions – either consumed by distractions or guided by a faithful God!

Nothing that they have a mind to do will be impossible for them… Genesis 11:6

Established by Grace

God wants to establish you! In an ever-changing life and unstable world, the LORD wants His children to be securely settled and confident in our position in Jesus Christ (Hebrews 13:8). WE ARE HIS! It is the LORD who establishes (1 Corinthians 1:21), which is why to be established is an act of surrender! This type of surrender is letting go to receive and believe by faith the LORD is who He says He is and we are who He says we are. Remember, although we are shaken, we will not be moved. Although we suffer, we wait patiently on Him to work our miracle!

And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you… 1 Peter 5:10

God Dreams

We have such limited understanding and must trust that when He gives and takes away there are unseen things He is accomplishing. By faith, we walk into the calling and purpose He has on our life. It is His promise that if we delight in Him alone, we will receive what we long for (Psalm 37:4). I encourage you to release all of your dreams to God - both unfulfilled and buried. Remember, Jesus Christ is in the business of resurrecting dreams at every stage... especially in death! The resurrection of a dream is a simple thing for Him - Our Living Hope (1 Peter 1:3).


Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a dream fulfilled is a tree of life... Proverbs 13:12

It's all about TRUST!

God has your best interest at heart! A surrendered life is all about trusting Him in every situation and area of life: needs, worries, pains, sorrows, joys, praises, physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. Be willing! I encourage you to remember something He has done for you each day and surrender your whole life! 

You are precious and honored in my sight, and because I love you... Isaiah 43:4