During the last couple of months, I have had to be on the road a decent amount for my job (the non church planting, paying job). Obviously, with traveling so much I have to be away from my family more than I’m used to and… I’m not gonna lie…that sucks. Even if I’m only away for one day, I miss my wife and little boy like crazy when I’m gone.
But the time away has created something interesting that takes place whenever I get back home. It never fails (up to this point), that when I get home my little boy comes running to me and I pick him up to embrace him. He is so excited to see his Daddy and it thrills me to no end to be able to pick him up and simply love him.
I was reading in the book of Jeremiah the other day and a verse really stood out to me. It said “Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you.” This “lovingkindness” or hesed in Hebrew, is a love that is relentless, constant, unrestrained love that God has for us.
I can’t help but to immediately think of my love for my little boy and my wife. I know it’s only a small glimpse into God’s love for us, but it reminds me that there is someone out there that has an unrelenting love for us. He pursues us, embraces us, and loves us no matter what we’ve done because we’re His.
Maybe some of you needed that reminder today. Maybe not. Just know that there is someone out there that loves you no matter what and know that He will embrace you whenever you come to Him.
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I'm a husband, a father, a leader, and a follower. I am starting a church in NE Columbia, SC and I'm constantly trying to figure out the simple complexities of God. This blog is just a glimpse into my life and my thoughts. 
