I once read a powerful poem about the freeing power of loving God. There was one phrase in the poem that really caught my eye. It read: “Darkness once had its claws clasped around me, making me blind to the light, unable to see—all the love and hope surrounding me. Then God came into my life, and suddenly I was free…”
The poem reminded me about how absolutely freeing God’s love can be, not just God’s love for us, but our love for God too.
For me that is what faith is all about—truly loving God.
I know that some people believe that faith and religion consist out of nothing more than dogma and strict rules. I believe, though, that there is more to faith than simply adhering to strict rules and being punished for not being perfect.
Yes, God is just and fair (Deuteronomy 32:4), but God is also kind and compassionate (Galatians 5:22). According to Psalm 130:7 there is steadfast love and plentiful redemption with the Lord. In fact, God loved us so much that He sacrificed His only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life (John 3:16).
See, God’s love for us and our love for God is freeing. It set us free from sin and guilt, free from darkness and hate, and free from hopelessness and despair. Loving God is freeing! Take comfort in that love and know “that in all things God works for the good of those who love him” (Romans 8:28).
“Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.” — Ephesians 6:24
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