Letter from God

Has it crossed your mind that I am proud that you accepted the gift of faith I offered you? Proud that you freely chose me, after I had chosen you, as your friend and Lord? Proud that, with all your warts and wrinkles, you haven’t given up? Proud that you believe in me enough to try again and again? Are you aware how I appreciate you for wanting me? Alas, I am sad when you do not believe I have forgiven you, or you feel uncomfortable approaching me.

-- The Ragamuffin's Gospel, by Brennan Manning