God's love

About two weeks ago I asked "What am I feeling?" to this church and other
internet sites. I was informed by some that it is the presence of God.
A calling. Being touched.

C.S.Lewis, in his book, "Suprised by joy", declares that it is the sudden
realisation that God exists and the joy that is felt as a result.

All of these explanations are possible but yesterday it occurred to me that
what I am feeling is God's love for me and my love for God.

It is my acknowledgement that God exists and God's love is exuberant.

Love is: The willingness and ability to allow those that one loves to do as
         they please, without any insistance that they satisfy you.

I have asked nothing of God and God has ask nothing of me yet God still loves me.

The joy that C.S.Lewis talks about is, I believe, God's everlasting love.

To have and to Know God's love is to have the presence of God.

Today at St stephen Walbrook I attended my first Holy Eucharist

Below are the words to Hymn 341 to which I find appropriate
 

Hymn 341
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For the bread which you have broken,
for the wine which you have poured,
for the words which you have spoken,
now we give you thanks, O Lord.

By this pledge, Lord, that you love us,
by your gift of peace restored,
by your call to heaven above us,
hallow all our live’s, O Lord.
 
As our blessed ones adore you,
seated at our Father’s board,
may the Church still waiting for you
keep love’s tie unbroken, Lord.
 
In your service, Lord, defend us;
in our hearts keep watch and ward,
in the world to which you send us
let your kingdom come, O Lord.

 
Words: Louis F. Benson (1855-1930)

Take care, as always

Edward