This has been kind of a crazy day (a crazy few days to be more precise). In the midst of all the hastle of traveling and attending a conference God got ahold of me today about something I have struggled with for a looooong time…and frankly still do. But God is working and speaking.

Here’s the verse He used:

For the Lord your God is living among you.
He is a mighty savior.
He will take delight in you with gladness.
With His love, he will calm your fears.
He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.
Zephaniah 3:17, NLT

God…the God of the universe…delights and rejoices in His relationship with us. And there it is. Really? I get that God loves us. Even puts up with us. But delights and rejoices? I confess. I struggle with that. Partly because I don’t feel it very often…and I just want to feel God’s love and delight. It’s the desire of my heart.

I read these words and I know God treasures a rich, intimate relationship with me. I read that He desires fellowship with me. But I don’t often feel it and that is wreaking havoc in my spiritual life! I pray for it…I teach about it…I talk about it…

Is it too much to ask? Is it because of my childhood relationships? Is God testing my resolve? I’m not sure, but it is reassuring to read about His delight and His love. And I’m not giving up on it.

Please pray for me on this point…and share your experiences and thoughts on the topic. And always remember that God delights in YOU!