Experience Reckless Love

Experience (and SHARE) God’s Reckless Love….

I have recently been captivated by the lyrics to Reckless Love by Cory Asbury. The word reckless is defined as “without thinking or caring about the consequences of an action.” Initially that sounds like a bad thing, right? But is it? Let’s take a closer look at a few lines of this song to find out.

Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God
Oh, it chases me down, fights ’til I’m found, leaves the ninety-nine
I couldn’t earn it, and I don’t deserve it, still, You give Yourself away…
Reckless Love by Cory Asbury

Can you fathom a love that is so enormous and without end that it would chase you down and fight for you? Even when you are lost and don’t deserve it. But that’s exactly how much you are loved by Jesus. As our shepherd, Jesus leaves the fold of 99, in order to bring you back. The solitary sheep who has wandered away from His protection. Then he willingly gives Himself away by saving you through His death on the cross. Unquestionably a reckless way to love!

Our Reckless Protector

There’s no shadow You won’t light up
Mountain You won’t climb up
Coming after me
There’s no wall You won’t kick down
Lie You won’t tear down
Coming after me
Reckless Love by Cory Asbury

We face shadows, mountains and walls in our lives. There are battles we wage in our minds to combat the lies we believe about ourselves and about others. Terminal illness, an unknown future, career downfalls, relationship failures and addiction, are all woven into my past and present trials. But the love Jesus has for me is so personal and boundless, it lights up my dark places. It scales mountains to reach me and carries me up those slopes when necessary. I especially love the idea that God kicks down walls to reach me as my strong and reckless protector.

THOUGH I WALK IN THE MIDST OF TROUBLE, YOU PRESERVE MY LIFE; YOU STRETCH OUT YOUR HAND AGAINST THE WRATH OF MY ENEMIES, AND YOUR RIGHT HAND DELIVERS ME.

PSALM 138:7

Finally, I encourage you to steep in the full lyrics of Reckless Love by clicking on the link above. Let this song, and the knowledge of His love, permeate your being. I pray it gives you hope and courage for your life.

Going Deeper

Another great resource to explore is the sermon series from Hosanna! called Anchored. Week 2 is focused on the unmerited, relentlessly strong love God has for us. Other topics covered in this series include; our identity, how our Father delights in us and how He’s created a unique place and calling for everyone. Check out all 4 weeks to firmly anchor your life!