THE NATURE OF GOD

* He has an immense, immeasurable eternal compassion that is always greater than our sin.

* He is whole heartedly passionate about us... we consume His thoughts.

* He is scandalously forgiving.  His mercy burns as it destroys shame.

* He has unbounded patience, unending goodness, and unswerving faithfulness.

* His love is so compelling ... it heals us, stripping away our pretense in restoration.

* His grace is the Empowering Presence that enables us to feel good about ourselves.

* His mercy is His total favor given gladly to the undeserving heart.

* He is the kindest person to have ever existed. 

* His goodness is outrageous and shocking... actually disreputable to the religious minded.

* He is enthusiastically fervent in His pursuit of us... using love to capture our restless heart.

* He is amazingly humble, meek and gentle of heart.

* He is the invincible, powerful Warrior King who loves to fight and laughs at His enemies.

* He has a love-slave’s spirit, needing no title or status, demonstrating submission to the Father.

* His love is enthralling.  It captivates and commands us to be the same.

* He delights in listening to us and helping us.

* His love is designed to overwhelm all things, especially fear, shame, and low self esteem.

* He loves being trusted.  He is delightful and astonished when we use our faith.

* He will never keep a record of our sins... our stumbles... or our failings.

* He is our Prince of Peace... we are not allowed to worry anymore.

* He is our provider so we need not be anxious about our needs.

* He has mercy that can never be properly understood or articulated ... just experienced! 

* He is our Redeemer... He gives us value in the eyes of the Father.

* He sees and speaks to our potential, releasing us to fulfill His will for us.

* He gives us His very own life, character and nature... He gives us His Spirit.

* He gives us the fruit of His Spirit as His provision for the integrity of our lifestyle.

* His love is constantly constant... never ending, and never affected by our performance.

* His peace passes our understanding... is better than knowing why.

* He seeks worshipers, delighting in those who release the praises of the Holy Spirit.

* He turns every Bad into eternal Good, in accordance with His purposes.

* He wills and works His good pleasure in us, transforming willing hearts.

* He seeks those who seek Him, and rewards their diligence.

* His faithfulness abounds beyond our faithlessness... He cannot deny His love for us.

* He quiets us with His love and rejoices over us with singing... lullabies of love.

AND, HE LOVES US TOO MUCH 
TO LEAVE US THE WAY WE ARE