like oxygen.
September 10th, 2010 § Leave a Comment
…I posted this on tumblr a few months ago, but realized I never put it here… so. yeah. here goes. : ] { infinite. ˈinfənit. adj: limitless or endless in space, extent, or size; impossible to measure or calculate. }
it’s just a line in a dictionary, yet it’s powerful enough to send an electrical current of icy chills through my body, on this otherwise warm, breezy Summer evening. I keep reading and re-reading that definition, trying to allow it to really sink in. somehow, though, I’m not sure if I’ll ever really comprehend it or have the ability to create a visual image in my mind to depict what it truly means, especially when equated to God and His love for us. it cannot always be explained, but just believed. similar to the air we breathe; it’s endless, yet unseen.
it’s mind-blowing and beautiful; the type of paradox where you feel both ecstatic and terrified at the same time. is it truly possible for us, as flawed human beings, to receive such a powerful, quaking love that we, ourselves, are only attempting to understand and extend to others?
it’s humbling to realize that the love that the God of the universe has for us, is indeed infinite. each skin cell, strand of hair on our head, and atom in our bodies were intricately designed and planned. the swirl of each of our fingertips were not only specifically created by our Father; but attached to them is a destiny. a destinity to follow in His footsteps with creative power, accomplishing a foreseen purpose on this earth.
although this seems repetititvely cliche, I honestly believe that this message of love is the biggest thing the world needs to hear, again and again. all around me, I see a lack of understanding of this immense love we are given; as people’s souls are starved as they desperately, chokingly seek out any type of false love and acceptance. this begins a recurring cycle of false love, rejection, and insecurity; a cycle that seemingly ceases to end, as pain and self-doubt increases with every blinded step. it breaks my heart to see it, especially in people and places that I never would have guessed. it needs to be stopped. it can be stopped.
His love for us, for the world, for you is limitless or endless in space, extent, or size; impossible to calculate.
pause. read that sentence again. and again. and again. you are beautiful. you are loved. you were created on purpose, for a purpose. you have hope. your past, despite what it may be, matters. your story matters. your present is now. your future is secure. each tear that has been shed, has been seen by the same One who knows the number of eyelashes that those tears drip off of. change is possible. accept. believe. receive. and breathe.
breathe. breathe in oxygen. let it fill your lungs, as you recognize that as infinite and ever-present is the air, so is His love for you. it’s always there, endless amounts of it; to refresh, revive, and bring new life.
