You Love Me Anyway

Sometimes the people we are stuck with are those most difficult to love. We see their every bad and ugly side. We feel betrayed because we didn't see these before. Loving them is difficult because others don't see the dark side of the person. Loving them is difficult because others think we ought to love the person. Loving them is difficult because no one knows how difficult it is, no one sees the effort we put in and no one ever praises us for every ounce of strength we strive to forgive and love the person.

And that person never appreciates our effort to love them. Loving becomes so tiring.. We can't see any beauty come out of it.

How weak I am without You, God. Created in Your image but I'm unable to love the person You entrusted me with. I'm such a hypocrite.

But You love me anyway. Shouldn't I do the same, to love that person anyway? Isn't that my purpose in life, which comes down to these two simple, yet profound things: to love You and love others?

I am the thorn in Your crown
But You love me anyway
I am the sweat from Your brow
But You love me anyway
I am the nail in Your wrist
But You love me anyway
I am Judas’ kiss
But You love me anyway

Because You love such a person like me unconditionally, Father, pls help me love others. Help me fix my gaze upon You and draw strength from You to love.

Help me lead my life with the heart of Christ.

(Sidewalk Prophets - You Love Me Anyway, from album Three Simple Truths)