Father,
I return to you;
I love you.
Lord,
You run to welcome me;
You love me.
Lord,
You take me in your arms;
You love me.
Lord,
You kiss and hold me tight;
You love me.
Father,
You forgive my sins;
You love me.
Lord,
You heal me through and through;
You love me.
Lord,
You crown me with your grace;
You love me.
Lord,
I am in paradise:
You love me.
References
“Return to me, and I will return to you,” says the Lord Almighty (Malachi 3:7; NIV).
I love you, Lord (Psalm 18:1; NLT).
Filled with love and compassion, he ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him (Luke 15:20; NLT).
He loves us with unfailing love (Psalm 117:2; NLT).
He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases. He redeems me from death and crowns me with love and tender mercies (Psalm 103:3-4; NLT).
He gives us grace and glory (Psalm 84:11; NLT).
The dust returns to the ground it came from, and the spirit returns to God who gave it (Ecclesiastes 12:7; NIV).
Jesus replied, “I assure you, today you will be with me in paradise” (Luke 23:43; NLT).
This is a wonderful prayer for meditation as I picture all the steps. It makes me want to cry tears of joy. :)
I’m smiling, just thinking of you XXXXXXX