Unwrapping My Daughter's Words

I have cryed, I have lied but you still love me. And I love you.

Those are the exact words {misspelling included...which I love} that my daughter wrote on the mother's day card she made me.

My heart absolutely melted at those words. My first thought was, Oh, yes, baby girl, how I love you...no matter what!

Then I immediately thought how appropriately those words describe my relationship with my Father:

Dear God,
I have cried. I have lied. But you still love me. And I love you.

There's so much to unwrap in those few words:

I have cried...
because I was afraid You'd no longer love me
out of desperation
over ridiculous things
because I felt completely alone

I have lied...
too many times to count
about more things than I care to remember

But you still love me...
and I can't even comprehend why
and I'm so thankful You do

And I love you...
because You first loved me
because Grace is continually saving my life
because You offer second chances over and over

Yes, God, I have cried. I have lied. But...You still love me.

And I love You.