Your Heart

Romans 8:14-15 — For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.”

I think too much

and I perform too hard

sometimes,

oftentimes,

overlooking the heart

of who You are.

You desire my

adoration and love,

not just my effort.

You desire my

joy and thanksgiving,

not just my intensity.

You, Lord,

are unknown and complex,

but simple.

You, God,

are unapproachable and just,

but Fatherly.

You invite me

to be a child,

defined by faith

and eager to seek Your heart.

Not as a rule-follower

nor shameful self-loather,

but as an unkempt servant

full of gratitude and trust.

This is freedom

in the Lord.

Amen.