God Is Not Surprised by You

In my worship time, I was inspired and wrote part of this. The other half is from Misty Edwards’s “I Knew What I Was Getting Into” song.

Oh, how our Father loves us! We are so loved and adored by Him. We can withstand ANY storm with His great love sheltering us!

Read this and listen to God’s love for you!

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Daughter, I love you.

You may feel lonely, but you are never alone.

I never leave you or forsake you.

You may feel like you are unworthy, but I value you.

I made you, and you are my masterpiece.

You don’t think you are lovable, but I love you. I love you. I want you.

You are holy and blameless in my sight.

Maybe no one else sees you this way, and you certainly don’t see yourself this way, but I do.

I have covered you with the blood of my Son, and you are holy and blameless in my sight.

I speak only good words over you.

Receive them.

Let them sink into those wounds where you have been hurt and let them heal.

It’s the healing balm.

My words are medicine to your heart. Let them do their work.

See yourself as I see you.

I chose you still

I knew what I was getting into and I still like you

I know your frame

And I remember that you are but dust

But I know where this is going

When I called you

I don’t regret it

I am not shocked or put off by your struggle

I am not disgusted or ashamed of you

I knew what I was getting into when I chose you

And I said,

“She’s my vessel, she’s my chosen one”

You see, it’s not about you

It’s all about me

I chose you and that’s enough

And I’m gonna bring you forth in love

I’m gonna bring you to the end in strength

Cause I see strength in you

When all that you can see inside of you is your own weakness

Oh, but I see the end from the beginning

And I know where this is going

And you’ve barely just begun

But you see,

So few will ever fight the good fight

At least you’re fighting

Listen

I see righteousness in you

I’ve clothed you with the blood of my Son

And it’s enough

It’s enough, it’s enough

Why are you trying to get in a room you’re already in?

I know you better than you know yourself

And you say “yes” and so few do

Dare to believe

I know you’re disappointed with the way your life is coming down

And bitterness is trying to bind you like a plague

You’re not a project to make me look good

There’s more than only mercy working here

I don’t just feel sorry for you

You’re the object of my affection

You’re the center of my world

You are the apple of my eye

I want you

I want you

I love you

I like you

I delight in you

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Father, You are good. Flood the eyes of our hearts so we can know You more deeply and intimately. We pray that You would root and establish us deep in love. May we have the power, together, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is Your love.

Move us.
Change us.
Remind us.

Help us to keep our eyes fixed on You. We love You. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus,

the author and perfecter of our faith,

who for the joy set before him

endured the cross, scorning its shame,

and sat down at the right hand

of the throne of God.

(Hebrews 12:2 NIV)