But now, I see the weight is starting to take it's toll on you. You are starting to wonder what the point is. The hurt you have from others actions and words is starting to cut a little too deep. You decided enough is enough. You have decided you have nothing left to give. You have decided you are done continuing to give of yourself when you can't seem to see past the hurt....And so you start building the wall. The wall to keep others out. The wall to keep others at what you feel is a safe distance. The wall that says I'm done giving of myself because I can't take the hurt again....
Friend, I'm here to let you in on a secret. That wall you are building, it's made of all your fears. All your fears of what might happen if you choose to continue to love as Jesus loves us. It's Easter weekend, a weekend where we are reminded of the simple fact that no matter how many times we have sinned and hurt Jesus, He still chooses love. He still chooses to love us regardless of our faults. Regardless of our mistakes. Regardless of how we choose to turn our backs on Him at times. Regardless of how much we choose to curse against Him. He is and always will be there for us no matter what. When He took up that cross, He knew the world would still break His heart millions of times over. When He took up that cross, He knew without a shadow of a doubt, that He would choose love over and over and OVER again.
We have bruised Him.
We have beat Him up.
We have broken His heart.
We have made HIM cry millions of tears.
And He still chooses to love us....
It has never made Him think of giving up on us...
He will never leave or forsake us...
No. Matter. What.
So sweet soul, I know you are tired. I know you are hurt. I know you feel like you can't keep trying. But when you feel like giving up. When you feel like not choosing love time and time again.....I want you to picture the cross. I want you to picture Jesus Christ Himself hanging on it dying for you. I want you to hear Him saying from that old rugged cross, "My sweet daughter, this is for you. I don't want you to bear the weight. I want to take that weight for you. I want to continually take that hurt and pain and suffering away from you. I want to conquer death so that you might live. No matter how much you hurt me, I will always love you. I will never give up on you. I know you aren't perfect, I know you will make mistakes and take wrong turns....but daughter, I will still be here always. As hard as it is to do in this world of hurts, choose love always. Show the world what my love is made of. Be my hands and feet."
If Jesus can take all that hurt and pain and suffering when He didn't deserve an ounce of it, oh sweet girl, we can choose to love without being afraid. We can choose love over and over and over again with Him at our side. It's scary, and it's going to be outside of our comfort zones sometimes.....it may hurt at times, we will get our hearts shattered and it may always be a toss up with how others respond. But oh dear one, it will always be worth it in the end. So be brave in a world that has so many odds against you. Step out of your comfort zone and show the world who Christ really is. Be vulnerable. Be tender. Wear your heart on your sleeve unashamed. When God whispers into your heart, listen. Don't ever feel like you have to justify your actions when it comes to showing His love. This world needs more people who are choosing love and truth over what the world is offering. Because the kind of love and truth you are offering is not only life changing, it's LIFE GIVING.
You can do this. With Christ at your side, you are stronger than you know. Don't ever give up on loving, because love can heal what hurt divides...and that my sweet friend is what the world needs more of.
Love,
Me.
"Choose to Love" - Francesca Battistelli
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