Sometimes I wonder what would happen if my friends knew the real me?
You know the raw, me.
The one who gets frustruated when people chew their food too loud.
Or the person who gets annoyed when someone interrupts me.
Yes this is the real me. The girl who sees her flaws very clearly everyday.
I have a hard time loving the socially awkward.
I am impatient at times.
Too judgemental.
Too assuming of the worst.
Too human.
And then I realize.
Jesus Christ knows the real me.
He knows the ins and outs of my heart.
And He's not taken back or surprised. He just pursues more. He gently reminds me of who I am destined to be.
I genuinely enjoy having a deep relationship with God. He brings this satisfaction to the longing of my heart. I don't necessarily understand Him all the time or how He works. But I know His character. I know I can trust Him, because He reveals His character to me through the Bible.
How can I not love Him? He heals the lame, forgives the harlot, and selflessly dies for my imperfections, my sins, so that I may have eternal life.
Psalm 73:26
"My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; He is mine forever."
Thank you, God. Thank you.
love,
jocelyn elizabeth
Lovely, Jocelyn! And such a beautiful reminder!
ReplyDeleteBTW - I love that verse! I'm not sure if I've ever really read that one before. It's definitely one for the journal.
I love YOU, Joc :) Oh and people who chew their food loudly irks me too!
Hey girl-- story of my life :)
ReplyDeleteso blessed by the Lord for sending u into my life.
thank u for this much needed reminder.
I LOOOVE you so much! We have lots to talk about when you get here. I can't wait for Wednesday morning to see you!
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I love you heart Joc. So sweet and sincere!
joc, you do love the socially awkward. you love MEEEEE!!!! and i love you! skype soon?? let's set a time.
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