Murray Meditations: Daddy's Love

 Luke 11:2
And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.

Memories of my father are complicated and sometimes fuzzy. I can recall some fun times and many instances of working side by side on our family farm. However, I have few memories of being comforted and fewer recollections of words of encouragement or wisdom. I learned not go to my father for those things. He was a busy man who seemed to not have time for my petty cares or interests.

In contrast, my Father God is always there for me. He cares about the most intimate details of my life. His love for me is never-ending. He calms my fears. He strengthens me when I am weak. When I don't know what to say, in the silence He listens to my heart. So too, He longs to know you in an intimate relationship that is vibrant and experiential.

When we sink into this truth and let it grow deep roots in our hearts, we will run into His arms, and be swept up in His loving acceptance.

“The knowledge of God’s father-love is the first and simplest, but also the last and highest lesson in the school of prayer.” 

A. Murray

Do you know His father-love? Or does God seem distant and aloof, His presence illusive? Let the words Father and God become experientially synonymous. Pray that the truth of His love will pulse through your veins and become your breath of life.

How deep the Father's love for us
How vast beyond all measure
That He should give His only Son
To make a wretch His treasure