All of creation was premeditated by love and purpose when He made each of us intentionally and formed us with pleasure, down to every intimate detail, and proclaimed us as GOOD—that is love we can’t fathom. And when we run as far as we possibly can from relationship with Him—toward independence, self-sufficiency, and what seems to be good to us—that is sin. And when, in His grief, He leans toward us again—while we’re still sinners and sure to keep on running—to make a way for us to still be in a relationship with Him, just because He loves us and wants good for us and glory for Him—THAT is
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