By the things on our "to do" lists, the things that don't even make it to our "to do" lists, the chores, the laundry, the amount of meals that need to be prepared on a daily basis, the needs of those around us, the lost, the dying, the orphans, the weak, the diseased, the poor, the rich....life can be overwhelming!
I'm overwhelmed. Not by all there is to do but in all that has been done. My precious King has overwhelmed me today with a beautiful glimpse into Calvary once again. With Pesach (Passover) coming up, I am overwhelmed at the great sacrifice that was given for me. Such great love was shown that I am afraid my life will always fall short in repaying Him for His. I am so overwhelmed.
I'm overwhelmed with a such a sense of Hope. Excitement. Joy!
I look into my children's eyes and I want to pick them up and spin them around and declare how much they are loved. By me and my Lord! I want them to be overwhelmed. I want them to know the surpassing greatness of His love and never forget it.
I, however, know that forgetting is something we (as humans) do. We forget, so often, the little things. And... we forget the big things, too. Even this great sacrifice on our behalf, we forget about it when we get busy with life. But, oh, when His sweet Mercy sweeps in like a gentle breeze, it reminds us again of His goodness and it overwhelms! He doesn't forget. He doesn't forget to remind us that He loves us...just like I remind my children continuously that I love them. Thank you Lord for reminding me.
I love this overwhelming feeling. It spills out of my eyes, down my cheeks and over my heart and it causes me to love more deeply....unconditionally.....graciously and mercifully. It causes me to forgive without contemplating whether or not I want to. It makes me want to sing even when there is no music. It makes me laugh when nothing is funny. It settles me like rain does spring pollens. It satiates my soul like nothing else can.
Life is full of challenges. I have them daily....but I'm so thankful that I'm overwhelmed!
