I know that you think it's best we go our separate ways, you feel you've done too much damage and that there's no going back. I've heard all that you have to say, but can I say my peace just before you go, something to consider so you get the full picture, and not believe the lies I know that enemy wants you to believe.
I love you so passionately, it fills my heart with joy to just look at you, I long to hear from you daily and cherish the moments we share together. I want to walk beside you, talk with you, laugh with you, teach you new things and help you through the challenges. Nothing makes me happier than knowing that you are mine, you belong to me, belong encircled in my arms, nestled in my heart.
I know that you make mistakes, I knew that you would even before you made them. But you know what? The knowledge that there would be moments and times that you make the wrong choice, didn't deter me. I still wanted to make things right for us, so we could be together. I took that pain willingly, I'd take that punishment over and over again so you would never have to. You're forgiven, can't you see?
The crucifix was stained with my blood, I have holes in my hands and scars on my body - the tomb is empty! All of these show that I paid the price so you could be forgiven. I hate whenever you try to distance yourself from me because you think I don't want to be with you anymore; you think I'm disgusted or even embarrassed by you. You think that I don't love you anymore, or that I never could and would rather not hear from you ever again. See that's what happens when you think with your own mind, I have thoughts for you to think, that I want to give you and keep reminding you through them how precious and special you are.
I don't want you to run away, I don't want you to feel hopeless or think that there's no way I can help you. I want to help you, I delight in helping you, I'm your Father, it's what I'm here for. Every time you call to me, I bend my ear to listen to your voice, how I love the sound of it, and I take in all that you have to say, you can always speak freely and vulnerably with me.
I choose you every time, and I will continue to choose you. I just want for you to give me the opportunity to be able to be in your life. Don't shut me out thinking that's the better choice, I want to be with you, I want to protect you, provide for you. I want to love you in ways you have yet to experience and more than any person could ever love you.
I hold you to such high regard, I made you for me, you're a reflection of my image, you're kingdom. Don't believe the lies of the enemy who is intimidated by who you are, yes, you don't need to fear or feel powerless. You have power and authority against him and I want you to use it. Declare my word aloud and soak in its truths - believe it! That gives you strength and power which he cannot battle against.
You may be surrounded by so many people who give you little attention, don't always make the time to connect, you may feel overlooked or forgotten. You are never forgotten by me, I cannot tell you how many times I think about you or look down lovingly at you as I watch you go about your day, just proud that you are mine. You don't have to do anything for me to be proud of, I just take pride in you. In other words I'm very much in awe of you, all of my creation is brilliant and such a sight to behold, but I have a particular fondness towards you reading this right now.
I hope to hear from you again; tell me what you've been up to? What have you been enjoying lately? What hurts? Are you still dreaming big? I want to hear it all.