A LOVE STORY

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Posted by: " dianabraèiæ " dina17012003

dina17012003

" A LOVE STORY "

 

Author Unknown

 

One day, I woke early in the morning to watch the

sunrise. Ah, the beauty of God's creation is beyond

description! As I watched, I praised God for His

beautiful work. As I sat there, I felt the Lord's

presence with me. He asked me, " Do you love me? "

 

I answered, " Of course, God! You are my Lord and

Saviour! "

 

Then He asked, " If you were physically handicapped,

would you still love me? " I was perplexed. I looked

down upon my arms, legs and the rest of my body and

wondered how many things I wouldn't be able to do, the

things that I took for granted.

 

And I answered, " It would be tough Lord, but I would

still love you. "

 

Then the Lord said, " If you were blind, would you

still love my creation? " How could I love something

without being able to see it? Then I thought of all

the blind people in the world and how many

still loved God and His creation.

 

So I answered, " It's hard to think of it, but I would

still love you. "

 

The Lord then asked me, " If you were deaf, would you

still listen to my word? " How could I listen to

anything being deaf? Then I understood. Listening to

God's Word is not merely using our ears,

but our hearts. I answered, " It would be tough, but I

would still listen to Your word. "

 

The Lord then asked, " If you were mute, would you

still praise My Name? " How could I praise without a

voice? Then it occurred to me: God wants us to sing

from our very heart and soul. It never matters

what we sound like. And praising God is not always

with a song, but when we are persecuted, we give God

praise with our words of thanks.

 

So I answered, " Though I could not physically sing, I

would still praise Your Name. "

 

And the Lord asked, " Do you really love Me? "

 

With courage and a strong conviction, I answered

boldly, " Yes Lord! I love You because You are the one

and true God! "

 

I thought I had answered well, but God asked, " THEN

WHY DO YOU SIN? "

 

I answered, " Because I am only human. I am not

perfect. "

 

" THEN WHY IN TIMES OF PEACE, DO YOU STRAY THE

FURTHEST?

WHY ONLY IN TIMES OF TROUBLE DO YOU PRAY THE EARNEST? "

 

No answers. Only tears.

 

The Lord continued: " Why only sing at fellowships and

retreats? Why seek Me only in times of worship? Why

ask things so selfishly? Why ask things so

unfaithfully? "

 

The tears continued to roll down my cheeks.

 

" Why are you ashamed of Me? Why are you not spreading

the good news?

Why in times of persecution, you cry to others when I

offer My shoulder to cry on? Why make excuses when I

give you opportunities to serve in My Name? "

 

I tried to answer, but there was no answer to give.

" You are blessed with life. I made you not to throw

this gift away. I have blessed you with talents to

serve Me, but you continue to turn away. I have

revealed My Word to you, but you do not gain in

knowledge. I have spoken to you, but your ears were

closed. I have shown My blessings to you, but your

eyes were turned away. I have sent you servants,

but you sat idly by as they were pushed away. I have

heard your prayers and I have answered them all. "

 

" DO YOU TRULY LOVE ME? "

 

I could not answer. How could I? I was embarrassed

beyond belief. I had no excuse. What could I say to

this?

 

When my heart had cried out and my tears had flowed, I

said, " Please forgive me Lord. I am unworthy to be

Your child. "

 

The Lord answered, " That is My Grace, My child. "

 

I asked, " Then why do you continue to forgive me? Why

do you love me so? "

 

The Lord answered, " Because you are My creation. You

are my child. I will never abandon you. When you cry,

I will have compassion and cry with you. When you

shout with joy, I will laugh with you. When you

are down, I will encourage you. When you fall, I will

raise you up.

When you are tired, I will carry you. I will be with

you till the end of days, and I will love you

forever. "

 

Never had I cried so hard before. How could I have

been so cold?

How could I have hurt God as I had done? I bowed down

at the feet of Sai my Saviour.

And for the first time, I truly prayed.

 

With Love

Diana

 

 

 

 

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