An Unexpected Gift II

"My dearly loved brothers and sisters, don't be misled. When you receive a good gift, a perfect gift, an unexpected gift, do not be surprised. It comes to us courtesy of the Father of lights. But remember this: He is not one to trick you or hide in the shadows. He is consistently good and does not change. Remember, too, that we have a special role in His plan. He calls us to life by His message of truth so that we will show the rest of His creatures His goodness and love." - James 1:16-18 (the voice)

I am humbled in the deepest, truest way. I do not deserve or expect the unbelievable gifts God has given me. Last night I was crippled by lies. My soul sunken deep in my chest and my self worth brushed beyond recognition. I was tricked into believing that someone I truly care about not only did not care for me, but never truly had. I bought into the deception...at each moment trying to convince myself otherwise.

My first love and constant companion came swooping down like a shining white knight to rescue me from my despair.  The words of truth and love poured over me cleansing my broken soul. I cried tears of joy and relief, like a new mother seeing her precious baby for the first time. My hot tears cleansed the blindness from my eyes and released me from the lies. I am loved! I am beautiful! I am special! I am worthwhile! I am a gift!

My night did not have to end this way, it could have ended in tears of a totally different sort.  Instead, truth wrapped me in it's loving arms and carried me home.  I did nothing to deserve anything better than the worst but I received the best!  Once again I am saved from my own destructive nature.

The love I felt that night is nothing of this world. Heaven kissed my lips with a "sloppy wet kiss" from a Father that never lets me down!  My life belongs to Him...my soul longs to be home in His arms. Until my final day He deserves all the glory my feeble life has to give.

-Peace