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Topic: Write in the ROMANCE genre (04/19/07)
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TITLE: A Divine Romance | Previous Challenge Entry
By Mei Ling Trevor
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For so long, I have struggled with many insecurities, fears and memories of constant failures. I have lived with many regrets, should haves, and what ifs. There have been overwhelming feelings of worthlessness and hopelessness that have always been the playback button in my thoughts, constantly reminding me of inadequacy.
To go through life, not knowing where I fit in. These unanswered questions have plagued me most of my adult life. Am I important, valuable and lovely? Does anyone really see me? Do I matter? Is anyone there for me?
My heart felt so heavy and I cried out to God. I directed these questions to Him. Do you see me? Do you care? Will you come for me? Will you rescue me?
These were questions I dared not ask, until recently. For I have always hidden myself from God. I have been afraid to let him into my heart. I have tried to be strong on the outside; putting on the mask that I have it altogether, but all the while, I was frail, empty, feeling weak and lost.
Oftentimes, going to church was such a struggle. I would ask myself, “Why am I here”? Of course, I knew the answer. It is because God is God, and I truly desire to worship Him and give Him my all. So here I am, with those feelings surfacing over and over again.
But then, something wonderful happened. On what seemed another Sunday, there is a change, as each one there, is given the invitation to journey into worship. My heart responds with a ‘Yes”, and I begin to sense even at that very moment, the weight is lifting.
As I close my eyes and open my heart to God, the tears come. I could feel healing, cleansing, and ministry to my aching heart. The Lord comes, His hands are upon me and I feel His touch. All those burdens are lifting. All those thoughts of hopelessness vanish. Like floodgates, the heavens release the rain that pours out, overwhelming me.
I can hear the words that God is speaking.
“I have come for you”. “The words that I say to you I speak with tenderness, so that they would penetrate the depths of your soul, that they would be engraved in your mind; and forever sealed in your spirit”.
“For I have loved you with an everlasting love.” “With longing, I have been waiting to hold you close. For it is my desire to take you by the hand and be your guide in this life’s journey. Though you may not be certain what the future will reveal, I am always with you”. “For I know the plans I have for you, plans for your welfare. To give you a future and a hope.”
I have been invited into a deeper relationship with my God. A divine romance, where I am ushered into His presence, and all I need to say is ‘Yes’. For it has been God all along that I have needed and longed for. My worth and value comes from Him alone. To Him I am precious, beautiful and lovely. It is His embrace that keeps me safe and secure.
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