a teardrop

one of the most recognized symbols of the Christian faith is the cross.  the fullest expression of the Father's love is the same.  when someone is personally caught in the middle of that tension, everything changes.  i have a tear-off calendar filled with wisdom quotes to consider, and this one from last week by harold lokes is profound:

"an act of love that fails is just as much a part
of the divine life as an act of love that succeeds,

for love is measured by fullness, not by reception."

the fullness of God's love is something to contemplate.  i marvel at the fact that Jesus hung on the cross between two thieves, between the only two choices the cross presents to us.  but our reception certainly doesn't determine success or failure on Jesus' part.  this act of divine love was lifted up for all to see, between earth and heaven.  when I saw the teardrop fall from heaven in the scene of the movie, the passion of the Christ, i was transfixed, breathless, and still.  i'm so thankful to be "caught in the overflow" of heaven's grace.

"my chains are gone, i've been set free.
my God my Saviour has ransomed me.

and like a flood, His mercy rains, unending love, amazing grace."

thanks for letting me share,

and contemplate with me, if you will  :)