Thursday, February 17, 2011

Galatians 3

"But Christ has rescued us from the curse pronounced by the law. When he was hung on the cross, he took upon himself the curse for our wrongdoing. For it is written in the Scriptures, “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.” Through Christ Jesus, God has blessed the Gentiles with the same blessing he promised to Abraham, so that we who are believers might receive the promised Holy Spirit through faith."
-Galatians 3:13-14


Life feels so meaningful and worthless at the same time.
How can things matter and not matter at the same time?
What does it mean to be loved?
What does it mean to love in this world?

Everything and nothing.
Something and sometimes.

Through it all, You have been steadfast and here.
You carried this broken mess of my life.
Time and time again.
You clean up my messes.
When I fall apart You are here to hold me.

Thank you seems so shallow and inappropriate.
Thank you for this breath of air.
Feeling grace in such a real way.
Knowing I am loved for being me.

Thank you.
Again and again.
I ache and cry, the pain and falling, living and dying.
Thank You.
Again and again.
Such wonder, such beauty.
Please help me learn how to love.
If you say that is how we can and will overcome.
Who am I to argue?