Dancing on the Waves

Maybe it’s childish to say, but the thought of Jesus loving me and desiring to dance with me, sent a fresh wave of tears to my eyes.

As these lines washed over me it seemed to take all but less than a minute for them to brake me…

It was a beautiful combination of painful tears and a heart full of gratitude as the song played. The lyrics struck my heart causing deep wombs to reopen but at the same time brought forth a song of praise to my Lord. Each time the song played my heart pondered the wondrous truth that God would not only chase my heart but have a desire to dance with me…

There are times I think the pain should have done me in. For years, the constant reminder of my singleness has pierced my heart when friends, family and co-workers of mine were all in the season of getting married. Even when I was in college, walking around campus would sometimes be more painful then stubbing my toe on the corner of a dresser. It wasn’t because they all had someone and I didn’t, although, yes, that was clearly part of it. What often broke me was the reality that no one was interested in me…

In high school, no one showed interest in asking me to prom. No one took notice of me in the midst of my college years. So far in the adult world, one person has showed interest in me but even that didn't last long… Being rejected, never feeling good enough and the constant desire for love should have caused my life to propel its self into a downward spiral of loneliness, depression and bitterness. The pain should have done me in but it didn’t.

I'm reaching out, I'll chase you down

I dare you to believe how much I love you now

Don't be afraid, I am your strength

We'll be walking on the water, dancing on the waves

“Dancing on the Waves” -Bethel

Maybe it’s childish to say, but the thought of Jesus loving me and desiring to dance with me, sent a fresh wave of tears to my eyes. Those of you who have been in relationships may think this is no big deal but coming from a girl who has never been pursed by a man, the thought of Jesus chasing after me to win my heart leaves me speechless. God’s love is much greater and more precious than any human love because while we were yet sinners Christ died for you and me. (Romans 5:8) When we rejected Him He still chose us, He still loved us, He still desired to win us over by His love. He is the greatest example of love in all of history.

I am so grateful that God saw me and His love never ever stopped chasing after me. Through the years I have often thought, “Lord, surly you don’t want to help me anymore. I can’t get it together..” but God isn’t afraid to see the broken places in our lives. He isn’t afraid to hear of what I struggle with nor is he afraid to hear what you struggle with. He chases us down and dares us to believe that even in our sin and our struggle He, a Holy, merciful and forgiving God WILL compassionately love us and cleans us from all unrighteousness (1John 1:9). Don’t let the fear of how God will receive you keep you away from running into His loving arms repenting and asking for forgives. He will embrace you and welcome you home. “For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” (Romans 10:13)

I encourage you to find 5 short minutes in your day to take a breath and listen to this song. Some hearts out there need to be reminded that Jesus never stoped chasing after you. Love, go fall in His arms and listen to the sound of His heart beat longing for you.