Psalm 103

So I know a lot of this weeks posts have been about how I need to improve or where I fall short in my daily walk with Christ and when reading through them I became aware that these might give off the impression of a difficult week. The truth is this has been one of the best weeks I've ever had. God has shared with me part of him everyday and in getting closer to God he has revealed the flaws I have and just where I need to work on things but, even in this God has just given me the most amazing joy this week. I have been so free of temptation and so close to my Abba and it's done my heart all kinds of good and I've spent some time tonight just praising him for that. I also spent some time in Psalm 103. I have a hard time thinking for words to describe this particular passage of scripture but, it really just moves me to tears every time. The picture those words paint of who God is, well it's just beautiful. Psalm 103:8-11 says "The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever; he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him." The truth behind these words just astounds me. My God doesn't stay angry with me, he doesn't punish me for my sins or make me pay for my mistakes, he just loves me more than I could ever comprehend. I am filled with so many emotions right now but, mostly I'm just joyful and madly in love. He is all I'll ever need and way more than I deserve and while yes, I still have a lot of growing to do and a lot of work ahead of me, I just can't help but be joyful.