I was looking for you all along.
Beautiful you.
I was looking for you in that friendship I thought would last forever. Then one day she just up and left.
I was looking for you in the eyes of the teacher who helped me forage for hidden talent. I never believed I could before I met her.
I was looking for you in church ministry and responsibility. But you showed me it wasn’t about me. Or my plans.
I was looking for you in the quicksand of peer acceptance. You waited patiently while I worked out your approval was better.
I was looking for you in the love of my life. Instead, he drew me closer to your heart first.
I was looking for you since I entered this world, searching, straining for some stroke of meaning. Something that would make sense of this forest of dark and light.
Then you reached in and found me – and showed me how to find you.
I’ve been looking every day, each year a step closer to meeting you. Spending forever in your presence. And not because of anything I’ve done. But because of all you’ve done.
And when I look into your heavenly eyes for the first time, my search will cease.
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“You who bring good tidings to Zion, go up on a high mountain. You who bring good tidings to Jerusalem, lift up your voice with a shout, lift it up, do not be afraid; say to the towns of Judah, “Here is your God!”
See, the Sovereign Lord comes with power, and his arm rules for him. See, his reward is with him, and his recompense accompanies him. He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart.”
(Isaiah 40:9-11)
It's a God thing... 
LOVE this post! So well said and so very true. Great one! thanks for sharing.
Thank you!! God bless 🙂
Love this!!! “Then you reached in and found me – and showed me how to find you.” Awesome line 🙂
Thank you! 🙂
Wonderfully put. “Looking for love in all the wrong places”, right? Yes! When we find our worth in God (and not in ourselves or our talents, looks, friends, job, etc.), what a wonderful place to land–in the arms of God! I love it! Thanks for the reminder for me to stop thinking I’m so special cause of what I “do”. Have a great day!
Thank you 🙂 Totally! I need to remind myself always that it all starts and ends with Him. Have a great day too and thanks for your encouragement 🙂
Spending forever in His Presence and to be carried close to His heart. Such beautiful thoughts. Enjoyed reading this so much. Thanks.
Joy
Thanks Joy!
This is such a great post – so beautiful and true! Nice picture to go with it, as well 🙂
Thanks Janna! I liked the pic 🙂
Great post Ali! Love it!
Thanks Rick!
Great post. Reminds me of this song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MI76zIAe1g
Wow, yes – spot on – I hadn’t heard this song before but I love it! Thanks for the link.
You’re welcome…so glad you like it!
Always the right choice!
I agree 🙂
I love love LOVE this post! Very well written. Quite captivating. Kinda gave me some goosebumps in a good way! 🙂
Awesome!! Thanks Ana Bella 🙂
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