Indeed, You have seen me through. Tonight I remember the first time Nanay and Tatay brought me to You: I was a child, innocence evident, uncaring about the concerns of the world. I remember the first name I called You: El Shaddai. Our God Almighty. I remember the first time I danced before You, oblivious to what other people would say. I remember the first time I strummed the strings of my first guitar; whispering love songs only You could hear. I remember the first time my tears fell generously during my first real encounter with You.
I remember how You have captured me, and after all these years, Your love still amazes me. Yes, I have tried to find joy in other places, but never did I find the kind that is only found in You.
I guess our romance started the first time I understood the real meaning of the Cross. I fell in love, BIG TIME, since You revealed to me Your indescribable love. You were and You still are the same God I worship. I grew up, schooled, awarded--- You were there. I got curious, I was blinded, I got trapped--- You were my Rescuer. I was alone, I was broken, nobody wanted me--- You reminded me of how You opened Your arms as wide and as deep as Your love. My life was in complete ruin, but You did not hate me. You were patient. You waited for me to answer Your call. You were ready to embrace me once more, the time I was ready to turn to You.
For the last time, You restored my soul. You fed me with Your abundant love. I grew more and more hungry for You. I knew that I am beginning to know You again.
And You showed me Your glory. You blessed me. You told me who You are. You told me how You feel for me.
Who You are is something my human intellect cannot completely comprehend. Your love is something my heart cannot contain. And everyday, You show me more. You satisfy me with the fullness of Your life, and give me things I do not deserve.
I am forever smitten. You have done that to me, my Lord. You never intended to let me go. There is no turning back for us now, and I am well contented with that.
I want You to know that I love You. I will forever praise You. My heart will forever beat for You. My whole life will glorify You. Will You take a look inside of me? All that is alive within me worship You. My world turns and turns around You. My life is meaningless without You. You, who made my life new. You, who provided peace and joy. You who saved me from myself.
As the deer pants for streams of water,
so my soul pants for you, my God. Psalm 42:1 NIV
I will be forever thirsty for You, Abba Father.
Forever Smitten,
Your daughter
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