Arms Wide Open - Lydia Dawson

In the busyness of life, it can sometimes become all too easy to put spiritual disciplines like personal prayer or reading of the Word to the side. Time passes so quickly that other things can creep in as seemingly higher priorities and, before we know it, sadly days or even weeks can pass without giving intentional time in His presence.

If I’m honest, I haven’t spent much focussed time with God recently BUT I was blown away that the moment I stepped into the Church gathering yesterday, He met with me as I was. I was overwhelmed by His presence and I sensed His joy that I had chosen to come and meet Him despite all I have going on. I sensed His arms were wide open and His grace in abundance. I am so thankful for the cross and that His grace and mercy follows us all the days of our lives (Psalm 23:6).

This verse in particular is speaking to me at the moment - I hope it encourages you too:

1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. (NIV)

Be blessed!