I cannot get these four words out of my head. The Lord is gracious. The Lord is gracious. Like water to my soul, a truth that resonates so deeply with the all that is within me and makes my heart leap. A truth that reflects the heart of the One who holds me in His hands.
A truth that is so much more than mere words on a page or a feeling or emotion, yet a reality that transcends my very existence and transformed and tuned my heart to sing His song in this journey of the last several years of discovering, becoming, being and living out of who I really am. Who HE says I am. The Beloved, Abba's Child. That at the core of my being, I am loved. Seen. Known. Held. Adored by my God the King. That I am His, nothing and no one else, but Abba's Child. For that is my true self and the source of my identity, security, value and worth alone. That I am the Beloved. I am His.
I am Abba's Child.
The Lord is gracious. This God, this God, who saves me, heals, touches, and restores. Who walks with me. Who fights for me. Who has been and IS and will CONTINUE to be faithful. For that is who He is. The Lord is gracious. The Lord is gracious. Was reading psalm 145 earlier and cannot get even just a few words into that psalm before I start hearing Shane and Shane's rendition of it playing in my head. Such an incredible song about our amazing Lord and Savior. Yes, the Lord is gracious...
Great is the Lord, so worthy of praise - great is the Lord - one generation will - commend Your kingdom to one another - they will speak of You - and i will meditate - on Your wonder - and they - they will speak
of Your glorious splendor - of Your majesty - everyday i'll praise thee - forever and ever - everyday i will praise - for You open Your hand - and satisfy desires of all things - my God the King
the Lord is gracious
and slow to anger
He is rich in love
He is good to all
He is good to all
- lyrics by shane and shane, psalm 145;
photo courtesy of allison lewis
photo courtesy of allison lewis
