I've been slowly reading Francis Chan's newest book, Crazy Love. So far I am enjoying it and it is causing me to reflect on my response to God. Chan's book focuses on what it is like to truly be "overwhelmed by a relentless God."
As I was reading today, one section really caught my attention, and seemed like a perfect message to be reminded of around Christmas.
"The best gifts in life are gifts from the One who steadfastly loves us. But one important question we must ask ourselves is this: Are we in love with God or just His stuff?"
This question really made me feel convicted. I will be the first to admit that there are times I am desperately in love with what this world has to offer me. It seems no matter how hard I try to resist it, some part of me wants more of this world than of God. I also think its easy to fall into a trap where we justify our love for "stuff" because all of it is created by God. Chan continues...
"Imagine how awful it would feel to have your child say to you, 'I don't really love you or want your love, but I would like my allowance, please.' Conversely, what a beautiful gift it is to have the one you love look you in the eye and say, 'I love you. Not your beauty, your money, your family, your car. Just you.' Can you say that to God?"
I long to be a person who answers YES! to that question, not just somedays, but everyday.
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