God Pursues Me

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!

God Keeps Up The Chase~

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.”

When I was an elementary school student in Georgia, I used to walk up a little hill to the bus stop every morning.  Sometimes, if there was enough time, some of us kids who had saved our quarters from doing odd jobs for the neighbors would walk around the back of a Waffle House that was on the corner by the bus stop because it was a short cut to the Tenneco, a gas station/mini mart where we could buy candy before school.  (Sugar Babies were my favorite!) One fine day I found myself taking the shortcut to the Tenneco alone because none of the others wanted to go.

Midway to my destination a huge German shepherd appeared, and it immediately growled at me.  I did the only thing I could, which was run away.  It is a horrible feeling knowing there’s an angry animal with big teeth right behind you, but thank God it didn’t come after me.  Poor scared Yenisita.

What a difference to be pursued by God’s goodness and unfailing love.  By His kindness and forgiveness – His friendliness and tenderness.  And unlike that raggedy old dog, God is persistent.  He never gives up.  Each and every single day of your life God is pursuing you.  Even when you run away, when you don’t feel like praying, when you 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!