The Color Of Your Eyes

There are a lot of characteristics we use to define who God is. He is so big, that we have to try and put him into compartments and boxes to even try and comprehend who He is. There is the characteristic of keeping us in line, the one where God teaches us to chase after integrity, and what it means to truly become someone. There is the characteristic of wisdom, of a God who can direct us through, and teach us what it really means to be alive. There is compassion, hope, creativity, etc. etc.

But I think in trying to create our definition of God we often miss the bigger picture. Our God desperately, desperately loves us. We were created by a God who romances, and our God is constantly chasing after our hearts. See, unfortunately we too often forget that the Creator of the Universe, is a God who:

Stands outside of your school, just waiting for you to get out of class.
Loves to make you laugh.
Smiles when you do.
Surprises you.
Stays up late with you when you have work to do, so you don't have to be alone.
Eats dinner with you, when no one else can.
Makes time for you, despite a busy schedule.
Screams the loudest at your graduation.
Kisses you on the head.
Knows you better than you do.
Speaks on your behalf.
Face lights up, and eyes get wide when you walk into the room.
Races through a crowd to get to you.
Leaves things laying around so you never forget everything the two of you have been through.
Just wants to talk.
Shows up even when you don't expect it.
Makes big sacrifices just to make sure you'll be okay.
Holds you when you cry.
Cries with you.
Sings to you when you sleep.
Loves the color of your eyes.

If we can believe God can be as big as all of his amazing characteristics, then why can't we believe that God is small enough to love us just exactly how we need to be loved. Gosh, how could we ever forget that our God loves us like that? If he romances us with the changing of the leaves, the ocean tides, the moon and the stars... then He surely loves us like that.

Let yourself be romanced by God, exactly how you need to be. And this week when you walk out of work or class, I hope you see God standing there, with a smile and wide eyes. He shows up, always, and He loves the way you laugh, and He absolutely loves the color of your eyes. Be loved.

The Color Of Your Eyes

There are a lot of characteristics we use to define who God is. He is so big, that we have to try and put him into compartments and boxes to even try and comprehend who He is. There is the characteristic of keeping us in line, the one where God teaches us to chase after integrity, and what it means to truly become someone. There is the characteristic of wisdom, of a God who can direct us through, and teach us what it really means to be alive. There is compassion, hope, creativity, etc. etc.

But I think in trying to create our definition of God we often miss the bigger picture. Our God desperately, desperately loves us. We were created by a God who romances, and our God is constantly chasing after our hearts. See, unfortunately we too often forget that the Creator of the Universe, is a God who:

Stands outside of your school, just waiting for you to get out of class.
Loves to make you laugh.
Smiles when you do.
Surprises you.
Stays up late with you when you have work to do, so you don't have to be alone.
Eats dinner with you, when no one else can.
Makes time for you, despite a busy schedule.
Screams the loudest at your graduation.
Kisses you on the head.
Knows you better than you do.
Speaks on your behalf.
Face lights up, and eyes get wide when you walk into the room.
Races through a crowd to get to you.
Leaves things laying around so you never forget everything the two of you have been through.
Just wants to talk.
Shows up even when you don't expect it.
Makes big sacrifices just to make sure you'll be okay.
Holds you when you cry.
Cries with you.
Sings to you when you sleep.
Loves the color of your eyes.

If we can believe God can be as big as all of his amazing characteristics, then why can't we believe that God is small enough to love us just exactly how we need to be loved. Gosh, how could we ever forget that our God loves us like that? If he romances us with the changing of the leaves, the ocean tides, the moon and the stars... then He surely loves us like that.

Let yourself be romanced by God, exactly how you need to be. And this week when you walk out of work or class, I hope you see God standing there, with a smile and wide eyes. He shows up, always, and He loves the way you laugh, and He absolutely loves the color of your eyes. Be loved.