his love is based on nothing

i am a fan of brennan manning when it comes to thoughts of grace and lives worn out by trying to be more than Jesus...

"God's love is based on nothing, and the fact that it is based on nothing makes us secure. Were it based on anything we do, and that 'anything' were to collapse, then God's love would crumble as well. But with the God of Jesus no such thing can possibly happen.

People who realize this can live freely and to the fullest. Remember Atlas, who carries the whole world? We have Christian Atlases who mistakenly carry the burden of trying to deserve God's love. Even the mere watching of this lifestyle is depressing.

I would like to say to Atlas: "Put that globe down and dance on it. Thats why God made it."

And to these weary Christian Atlases: "Lay down your load and build your life on God's love."

We don't have to earn this love, neither do we have to support it. It is a free gift. Jesus calls out: "Come to me, all you Atlases who are weary and find life burdensome, and I will refresh you."

i enjoy today on this day reading 'the message' and the way the phrase turns in jeremiah 31:3 - "God told them, 'I've never quit loving you and never will. Expect love, love, and more love!'"

td