Give Into Him

Today as I walked through my hometown’s nature trails, I listened to this song composed by Laura Hackett. This nature walk turned into a time of deep meditation.

The song served as a warning. The lyrics persuaded me to overcome the fear of man and be genuine with my affections toward Christ.

My secret life in God was hurting, and I didn't realize it until I heard this song. The song revealed my disbelief. I stopped believing God for His supernatural love. His confession of love seemed too wonderful, too beautiful, and too faithful to be true. I wanted to believe it; I wanted to be His bride, His princess, and His daughter. I wanted it all, but my faith was faltering.

Living in a world of sin, pain, and lies will convince many not to trust or welcome His beauty. The darkness of a sin-stained world will make us skeptics and cynics. However, I am on the defense and hope to overcome my doubt. He is altogether lovely and righteous.

Sappy songs, romantic movies, and Hallmark cards will only fail to satisfy the deep hole in our hearts. But, just because they fail to move an embittered generation, doesn’t mean God’s love will fail.

I plan to give into Him. I will take the hidden pearl of my affection, buried deep under my skin, and let it shine on my face and exit my lips. I will reach for the deeper affections and seek the even deeper affections. God’s love is limitless and a river that never runs dry.