How do I know He loves me

How do I know that Jesus is real? 

It's when I get those goose-bumps 

when I feel His love, excitement and enthusiasm 

so strongly while teaching.

It's the goofy inside jokes I have with

....myself.

It's having the longest and hardest work day

and walking away with Joy

 excited, enthralled and ready to go for the next one.

It's playing good timpani parts,

playing good music,

with great musicians.

Wanting to scream with excitement that

I get paid to do this!

My life

is good.

A Time to Love

I just had a glorious moment while sitting on our "porch" with a cup of hot coffee spending a little time with God before my feet got too cold. And in those few minutes we had a good heart to heart I'll share with you.

I had the pleasure of attending a wedding last night of two of my friends and it reminded me of the brides perspective on a relationship with God. This morning as I was flipping through my bible I came upon an encouraging word she gave me probably two years ago and a couple things grabbed my heart. She saw a swing set and interpreted it as I am the Lords playmate, she saw angels in a forest watching me because they were intrigued by me, and this one, parts of God are captivated by me.

I forget sometimes about Gods romance. 

It's not a one way street. I have my part in seeking Him out but sometimes I get caught up in 'I'm not doing enough' or that He's loving me in a far off distance only enough to cover my sin not enough to have passion for me. There's a time to be 'grounded' and know your place and there is a time to be wooed by your lover.

Lord, come show us your passion, your passionate love for us!