This is the One my Soul Loves

 

God made us for Himself and He gave us many Earthly experiences that shadow the reality of who we are. 

Our purpose is not merely to enjoy our human lives but to actually become one with the divine destiny that awaits each of us. For out of everything He made, we are the ones He, "So Loves."

But more often than not we look for our purpose in other people’s eyes. Which is quite limiting.

Our souls were made to walk with God and yet we have settled for just being suitable companions for each other. This is good but not completely satisfying.

It is no wonder then that when we are allowed to create our own stories we tell about the love we crave. We invent heroes and creatures that sweep us off our feet because even though we know it is fiction the ache throbs less when we are reading and watching someone be loved selflessly, attentively, protectively, faithfully, passionately ect.

Here I've made a list of the attributes that we often assign to our fictional lovers and I have compared this list to Who the Bible tells us God really is.

My hope is to help you see how loved you are in this moment. Especially those of us who feel alone and less than because of what we have been force fed concerning earthly romance.

The truth is even in the most fulfilling human relationships we will inevitably be hurt. Especially if we are looking for all our needs to be met within those earthly connections. God's invitation to us is that we cross the threshold of all human relationships confident of how completely loved we are by the One Who made us...Who loved us first.

This confidence is better than all the magic mirrors combined. 

“I found Him whom my soul loves. I held Him and I would not let Him go."

Song of Solomon 3:4

———————————————————————————————————————

God is Attentive:

“I’m listening to you. I’m thinking about you. I want more of you! You are interesting. You are beautiful. You are worthy of My attention.”

“Every single moment You are thinking of me! How precious and wonderful to consider that you cherish me constantly in your every thought. Oh God your desires toward me are more than the grains of sand on every shore.” (Psalm 139:17-18)

“My dearest one-let Me tell you how I see you...you are so lovely! You are beauty itself to Me.” 

(Song of Solomon 1: 9&15)

“ I know that You always hear me!”  (John 11:42)

God is Protective:

“I will not let anything or anyone hurt you. I will be the person evil/mischief/death has to get through to get to you.”

“He will not let you fall. Your Protector is always awake.”  (Psalm 121:3)

“The Lord is my Protector; He is my strong fortress. My God is my protection, and with Him I am safe. He protects me like a shield; he defends me and keeps me safe.” (Psalm 18:2)

“He protected and cared for them. He protected them as He would protect Himself.” 

(Deuteronomy 32:10)

“Anyone who strikes you, strikes what is most precious to Me!”  (Zechariah 2:8 )

God is Loyal:

“I will never leave you. This means no matter what happens I have already chosen to stay.”

“I will never leave you alone, never!” (Hebrews 13:5)

“Your God is faithful and true!” (Deuteronomy 32:4)

“I will make you My wife forever, showing you righteousness and justice, unfailing love and compassion. I will be faithful to you and make you Mine. And you will finally know me as the Lord!” 

(Hosea 2:19-20)

God is Consuming:

“You have won My heart. I am yours. I live for you!"

“The Lord your God is a consuming fire!” (Deuteronomy 4:24)

"You have captured My heart My treasure, My bride. You hold it hostage." (Song of Solomon 4:9)

“Because I live, you will live also!”  (John 14:19)

God is Immortal:

“Death brings us closer together not further apart.”

“What is mortal now will be exchanged for immortality.

So Death, tell me, where is your victory? Death tell me where is your sting?”  (1 Corinthians 15: 54&55)

“By embracing death Jesus sets free those who live their entire lives in bondage to the tormenting dread of death.”  (Hebrews 2:15)

God is Sacrificial:

“Every movement of Mine is focused on our relationship. It's never only about Me but  about us.

 I am willing to die for you.”

“The greatest love of all, is a love that sacrifices all.”  (John 15:13)

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only son.”  (John 3:16)

“Because Jesus’ heart was focused on the joy of knowing that you would be His, He endured the agony of the cross.”  (Hebrews 12:2)

God is Determined: 

“Loving you is not optional. Being with you is non- negotiable. It’s become who I am.”

“God IS love.” ( 1 John 4:8)

“Love never takes failure as defeat, for it never gives up.”  (1 Corinthians 13: 7)

"Father, I want those You gave Me to be with Me where I am." (John 17:24)

"If I go...I will come again so that you will always be with Me where I am." (John 14:3)

God is Passionate:

“My words and actions will leave you in no doubt about how I feel about you.”

“For Christ proved God’s passionate love for us by dying in our place.”  (Romans 5:8)

“There is no power in the Universe that can distance us from God’s passionate love.”  (Romans 8:39)

God is Wise:

“I am someone you can trust.”

“God is so wise...who has ever challenged Him successfully?”  (Job 9:4)

“The commands of the Lord are trustworthy. Giving wisdom to those who lack it” (Psalm 19:7)

God is Empathetic:

“I want to get inside your head and know exactly how you think and feel so that  I understand what you most need from Me.”

“So the Word (God) became a human and made His home among us.”   (John 1:14)

“He understands our humanity, for as a Man, Our Magnificent King...was tempted in every way just as we are and conquered sin.” (Hebrews 4:15)

“You know all about us, inside and out.” (Psalm 103:14)

“Lord you know everything there is to know about me. You perceive every movement of my heart and soul, and You understand my every thought before it even enters my mind...and Your understanding of me brings me wonder and strength.”  (Psalm 139: 1-3 & 6)