Catechism Numero Uno

"To glorify Him and enjoy Him forever"

The simplest of phrases that has had a phenomenal effect on me as of late. It is one of those basic mantras that many of us bible-belters learned in our elementary Sunday school classes, but it's beauty and significance has recently been brought to light for me. This is our chief end, our main purpose, our sole motive for life. I've been dwelling on this phrase daily and particularly appreciate calling it into thought first thing in the morning. There are few things that can give you better perspective for life than reminding yourself daily of your purpose for living. All other things fade away and fall limp with unimportance when you remember that the reason we are all alive today is "to glorify Him and enjoy Him forever."

Really lends some much needed perspective, doesn't it?

All that His Love Is

Quite simply, I heard this song today and wanted to share it. I'm sure some of you have heard it before, but if you haven't (or even if you have) I implore you to take a minute and listen to it. It's called "Your Love Is Strong" by Jon Foreman.

"Heavenly Father, you always amaze me.

Let your kingdom come in my world and in my life.

Give me the food I need to live through today

and forgive me as I forgive the people that wrong me.

Lead me far from temptation.

Deliver me from the evil one.

I look out the window, the birds are composing.

Not a note is out of tune or out of place.

I walk to the meadow and stare at the flowers

better dressed than any girl on her wedding day.

So why do I worry? Why do I freak out?

God knows what I need. You know what I need.

Your love is

Your love is 

Your love is strong

Your love is

Your love is 

Your love is strong

Your love is

Your love is 

Your love is strong

The kingdom of the heavens is now advancing.

Invade my heart, invade this broken town.

The kingdom of the heavens is buried treasure.

Would you sell yourself to buy the one you've found?

Two things you told me: that you are strong,

and you love me. Yes, you love me.

Your love is

Your love is 

Your love is strong

Your love is

Your love is 

Your love is strong

Your love is

Your love is 

Your love is strong

Our God in heaven

Hallowed be thy name

Above all names

Your kingdom come

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us today our daily bread

Forgive us weary sinners

Keep us far away from our vices

And deliver us from these prisons."

Tonight, I also heard this: "I don't have to be afraid, because I know that you love me, and your love never fails." His love never fails to astound me in all of its abilities, its strength, its endurance, and its magnitude. 

In all of its perfection.