A LOVE STORY

One day, I woke early in the morning to watch the sunrise. Ah the
beauty of God's creation is beyond description. As I watched, I praised God for
His beautiful work. As I sat there, I felt the Lord's presence with me.
He asked me, "Do you love me?" I answered,
"Of course, God! You are my Lord and Saviour!"

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Then He asked, "If you were physically handicapped, would you still love
me?" I was perplexed. I looked down upon my arms, legs and the rest of my body
and wondered how many things I wouldn't; be able to do, the things that I
took for granted.

And I answered, "It would be tough Lord, but I would still love You."

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Then the Lord said, "If you were blind, would you still love my creation?"

How could I love something without being able to see it? Then I
thought of all the blind people in the world and how many of them still loved God
and His creation.

So I answered, "Its hard to think of it, but I would still love you."

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The Lord then asked me,
"If you were deaf, would you still listen to my word?" How
could I listen to anything being deaf?

Then I understood. Listening to God's Word is not merely using our
ears, but our hearts.

I answered, "It would be tough, but I would still listen to Your word."

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The Lord then asked, "If you were mute, would you still praise My
Name?"
How could I praise without a voice? Then it occurred to me: God wants
us to sing from our very heart and soul. It never matters what we sound like.
And praising God is not always with a song, but when we are persecuted, we
give God praise with our words of thanks.

So I answered, "Though I could not physically sing, I would still
praise Your Name.

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And the Lord asked, "Do you really love Me?"
With courage and a strong conviction, I answered boldly,
"Yes Lord! I love You because You are the one and true God!"
I thought I had answered well, but God asked,
"THEN WHY DO YOU SIN?"
I answered, "Because I am only human. I am not perfect."
"THEN WHY IN TIMES OF PEACE DO YOU STRAY THE FURTHEST? WHY ONLY IN
TIMES
OF TROUBLE DO YOU PRAY IN EARNEST?"

No answers. Only tears.

The Lord continued: "Why only sing at fellowships and retreats? Why
seek Me only in times of worship? Why ask things so selfishly? Why ask
things so unfaithfully?"

The tears continued to roll down my cheeks.

"Why are you ashamed of Me? Why are you not spreading the good news?
Why in times of persecution, you cry to others when I offer My shoulder to
cry on? Why make excuses when I give you opportunities to serve in My name?"

I tried to answer, but there was no answer to give.

"You are blessed with life. I made you not to throw this gift away. I
have blessed you with talents to serve Me, but you continue to turn away. I
have revealed My Word to you, but you do not gain in knowledge. I have
spoken to you but your ears were closed. I have shown My blessings to
you, but your eyes were turned away. I have sent you servants, but you sat
idly by as they were pushed away. I have heard your prayers and I have
answered them all."

"DO YOU TRULY LOVE ME ?"

I could not answer. How could I? I was embarrassed beyond belief. I
had no excuse. What could I say to his? When I my heart had cried out and the
tears had flowed, I said, Please forgive me Lord. I am unworthy to be
Your child."

The Lord answered, " That is My Grace, My child."

I asked, " Then why do you continue to forgive me? Why do You love me
so?"

The Lord answered,
" Because you are My creation. You are my child.
I will never abandon you.
When you cry, I will have compassion and cry with you.
When you shout with joy, I will laugh with you.
When you are down, I will encourage you.
When you fall, I will raise you up.
When you are tired, I will carry you.
I will be with you till the end of days, and I will
love you forever."

Never had I cried so hard before. How could I have been so cold? How
could I have hurt God as I had done?

I asked Jesus, "How much do you love me?"
Jesus answered, "This much." as He
stretch His arms and died on the cross for me. (And you too!)

I then bowed down at the feet of Christ, my Saviour. And for the first
time, I truly prayed.

Author Unknown.