God'S word.

One day, I woke up early in the morning to watch
the sunrise.Ah, the beauty of God's creation is beyond
description.As I watched, I praised God for His beautiful work.

As I sat there, I felt the Lord's presence with me.
He asked me, "Do you love Me?" I answered,"Of course, God!
You are my Lord and My Saviour!"

Then He asked, "If you were physically
handicapped,would you still love me?"
I was perplexed.I looked down upon my arms, legs and the rest ofmy body
and wondered how many things I wouldn't be
able to do,the things that I took for granted.
And I answered, "It would be tough, Lord,
but I would still love you."

Then the Lord said, "If you were blind, would youstill love my creation?"
How could I love something without being able to see it?
Then I thought of all the blind people in the world
and how many of themstill loved God and His creation.
So I answered, "It's hard to think of it, but I would still love you."

The Lord then asked me,
"If you were deaf,would you still listen to my word?"
How could I listen to anything being deaf?
Then I understood. Listening to God's Word is
not merely using our ears,
but our hearts. I answered,
"It would be tough,but I would still listen to Your Word."

The Lord then asked, "If you were mute,would you still praise My Name?"
How could I praise without a voice?

Then It occurred to me:
God wants us to sing fromour very heart and soul.
It never matters what we sound like.
And praising God is not always with a song, but
when we are persecuted, we give praise with our words of thanks.
So I answered, "Though I could not physically sing,
I would still praise Your Name."

And the Lord asked, "Do you really love Me?"
With courage and a strong conviction, I answered
boldly,"Yes Lord! I love you because
You are the one andtrue God!"
I thought that I had answered well,

but God asked,"Then why do you sin?"
I answered, "Because I am only human. I am notperfect."
"Then why in times of peace do you stray thefurthest?
Why only in times of trouble do you pray theearnest?"
No answer. Only tears.
The Lord continued: "Why only sing at fellowshipsand retreats?
Why seek Me only in times of worship?
Why ask things so selfishly?
Why ask things so unfaithfully"
The tears continued to roll down my cheeks.
"Why are you ashamed of me?
Why are you not spreading the good news?
Why in times of persecution,
you cry to others when I offer My shoulder to cryon?
Why make excuses when I give you opportunities
to serve in My Name?"I tried to answer,
but there was no answer to give.

"You are blessed with life. I made you not to throw
this gift away.I blessed you with talents to serve Me,
but you continue to turn away.I have revealed
My word to you, but you do notgain in knowledge.
I have spoken to you, but your ears were closed.
I have shown my blessings to you, but yours eyes
turned away.I have sent you servants, but you sat
idly by as they were pushed away.
I have heard your prayers, and I have answered
them all.Do you truly love Me?"I could not answer. How could I?
I was embarrassed beyond belief.I had no excuse.
What could I say to this?When my hearts had cried out,
and tears hadflowed,I said, "Please forgive me Lord.
I am unworthy tobe your child.

"The Lord answered, "That is My grace, My child."I asked,
"Then why do you continue to forgive me?Why do you love me so?

"The Lord answered, "Because you are My creation.
You are My child.I will never abandon you. When you cry,
I will have compassion and cry with you.
When you shout with joy, I will laugh with you.
When you are down, I will encourage you.
When you fall, I will raise you up.
When you are tired, I will carry you.
I will be with you till the end of the days, and
I will love you forever.

"Never had I cried so hard before. How could I have
been so cold?How could I have hurt God as I had done?
I asked God, "How much do you love me?

"The Lord stretched out His arms, And I saw Hisnail-pierced hands.
I bowed down at the feet of Christ, my Saviour.And for the first time, I truly prayed.

taken from foolz blog.