One Sided Relationship

Oddly enough, I feel like I got slapped in the face while leading the prayer meeting today. When it came time to praise God for who He is, I got all of five lines in before I couldn't think of anything else to say. Five lines...about the God that I claim to love. I have come to the realization that I barely know who God is. All my life, I've been living as a Christian and yet I barely know God. Problem much?

Here's what boggles my mind even more. Suppose this girl and I were dating. Let's say I barely know anything about this girl and yet I decide to date her anyway. Now let's assume that she knows everything about me, knowing full well that I claim to love and yet I barely know her. Not only to I barely know her but I know that I barely know her and yet still neglect to spend time to get to know her. But then she decides to stay in the relationship anyway. That sounds pretty one sided to me.

Such is the relationship that I currently have with God. He constantly pursues me and loves me despite my unfaithfulness. Even know He knows that I my faith and commitment would waiver, He continues to allow to remain in this relationship when He's doing all the work and I'm barely doing anything. That's grace right there, getting something that I don't deserve. My hope and prayer is that each day, I learn more about who God is. I think a fuller knowledge of that will transform my life as I know it.

Hillsong - For Who You Are

Standing here, in Your presence
Thinking of the good things You have done
Waiting here, patiently
Just to hear Your still small voice again
Holy, righteous, faithful to the end
Savior, healer, redeemer and friend

I will worship You for who You are
I will worship You for who You are
I will worship You for who You are Jesus

My soul secure, Your promise sure
Your love endures always
My soul secure, Your promise sure
Your love endures always
My soul secure, Your promise sure
Your love endures always