Reckless Love (Donna/Ann)

"Let all mankind recognize My unfathomable mercy." --Diary of Saint Maria Faustyna Kowalska of the Blessed Sacrament, p. 848

God's merciful love is so unfathomable. He became human to walk with us, guide us, and ultimately sacrifice Himself for our sins. There is no greater love than to lay down one's life for a friend (John 15:13)--and God considers us to be even closer than a friend! We are His children and cannot be separated from His everlasting love constantly pursuing us and wanting to work through us to create a more holy and loving world. No matter how many times we sin and turn away, His love is always pursuing us and wanting to change our hearts. It is impossible not to sing of this love!

Donna's granddaughter recorded a beautiful version of "Reckless Love" by Cory Asbury (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc6SSHuZvQE). While the video that she sent me of her granddaughter singing won't post on the blog, the lyrics alone are beautiful to meditate on:

"Before I spoke a word, You were singing over me You have been so, so good to me Before I took a breath, You breathed Your life in me You have been so, so kind to me

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 Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God, yeah

When I was Your foe, still Your love fought for me You have been so, so good to me When I felt no worth, You paid it all for me You have been so, so kind to me

And oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God Oh, it chases me down, fights 'til I'm found, leaves the ninety-nine And I couldn't earn it, and I don't deserve it, still, You give Yourself away Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God, yeah

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 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 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 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

Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God Oh, it chases me down, fights 'til I'm found, leaves the ninety-nine And I couldn't earn it, I don't deserve it, still, You give Yourself away Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God, yeah"

I hope that you find a holy moment today reflecting on God's reckless love constantly pursuing you!

Peace and joy,

Ann/Donna