Psalm 23:6 “Surely your goodness and
unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the
house of the LORD forever.”
Greetings,
When I was a fifth grader in Georgia, I
would take the bus every morning.
Somedays, when I had a little time, I would take a small detour to a
Tenneco mini mart right next to the bus stop to buy my favorite candy of all
time – Sugar Babies.
One fine crispy fall morning while en
route to the mini mart, a huge German shepherd jumped out of nowhere and
growled at me. It’s four gigantic paws were spread wide in an aggressive stance,
and I was so afraid. I did the only thing I could, which was turn and run. It was
such a horrible feeling thinking that at any moment I was going to feel sharp
fangs sinking into my leg! Poor scared Yenisita! But thank God; the dog did not
give chase.
God, however, gives pursuit! He chases
us with kindness and unfailing love. He follows after us with loads of
forgiveness and friendliness. And unlike that gnarly old dog, God is
persistent. He never gives up. Every single day of our lives
God is pursuing us. Even when we run away, when we don’t feel like praying,
when we are too tired, bored, disinterested, faithless, hopeless, and mean, God
keeps up the chase. He knows we need Him to live a life of joy,
peace, protection, provision, health, hope, and faith.
PRAYER: Dear Lord, Thank You
for never giving up on us. Help us to embrace this truth: WE CAN NOT
LIVE LIFE WITHOUT YOU! This is why You pursue us; You know we need
You every moment of every day! Thank You for Your amazing
love. In Jesus’ name, AMEN!
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