A Longing for Purity
Sometimes my mind just gets too wrapped up in society. In immorality, in drama, in what the world thinks is good. Sometimes I just wish I could be more tightly wrapped up in God. In His Word, in His views, in His love. What is love? We hear the word so often. It's thrown around yet we can't even define it. Or can we? God is love. (1 John 4:8).
Love is not men taking advantage, nor abuse. Love is not kind words and cruel actions. Love is not seduction and uncontrollable behaviour.
Does anyone else long for true love? God's everlasting love. The love that embraces you after you make a mistake. The love that dries your tears in your darkest moments. The love that never fails no matter the circumstance, because love is more than circumstances and events, it's a spiritual feeling, an eternal sacrifice, and a beyond-this-world experience.
Does anyone else long for a healthy and secure marriage? A healthy and growing family? Does anyone else long for natural and fun friendships? A connection that'll last a life time? Does anyone else long for purity? For righteousness? For love?
Sometimes I feel like I'm drowning in the world. In everything it approves of and encourages. But I don't want that. I only want God and what He calls me to do and be.
I want to be pure in heart. I want to be cleansed by the Holy Spirit. I want to be made new by our Lord!
~Nicole
"Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me." -Psalm 51: 10
