Why does He want a relationship with ME?

I think this is a question many people  ponder...

Why in the world would an Almighty, All-knowing, Creator of the universe want a relationship with ME?

With any of us?

If He knew we would fail Him from the beginning....WHY would He create us?


I think a lot of things in this world are just beyond what our finite minds can comprehend.  And I'm ok with that.  In fact, I would be a little scared if  I could comprehend most things.  But with that being said,  I have heard Him whisper to me many of times...

"Why did you decide to have children?" 

After all, they didn't come into this world being able to do anything for me.  In fact, I did everything for them.  There have been lots of times when they haven't listened.  In fact, my heart has been broken by their disobedience.  They are sometimes stubborn. Greedy. And selfish.

But all of that pales in comparison to the amazing JOY  they bring to my life!  My life has been so enriched by them.  I see the world through their eyes...the awe of experiencing something for the first time.  The joy of walking by their side in good times and bad. The fact they want to be in my presence when they're hurting.  The fact that they come to me when they have a question or don't understand.  They trust me.  They love me.  And there is nothing in this world that compares to the times that they hug me and say "Mom...I love you so much!  Thank you for all you do for us!"  Ahhhh....that brings me joy like nothing else! And it would only cheapen that if I made them love me. 

And the thought of them turning away, denying my love, or never seeing the sacrifice that has been made....well I don't know of a word that describes it more than sheer heartbreak. 

I've said it before and I believe it with all my heart...God has blessed us all with so many gifts in this life.  Children are just one of the many word pictures He gives us to show His love for us.  He's crazy about us!  Not for anything we've done.  Not because He needs us.  Just because...  Just because.

Is it time for you to show Him how much you love Him?  How thankful you are for who He is and what He's done for you?  Just close your eyes and picture yourself being a little boy or girl again.  Run into your Father's arms and look at Him and say "I love you! Thank you for all You've done in my life!"


He said to them, "Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.  I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it."  And He took the children in His arms, put his hands on them and blessed them.      ~ Mark 10:14-16