One day, I woke up early in the morning to watch the sunrise.

Ah, the beauty of God's creation is beyond description.

As I watched, I praised God for the beautiful work.

As I sat there, I felt the Lord's presence with me.

He asked me, "Do you love me ?"

I answered, "Of course God! You are my Lord!"

Then He asked,"If you were physically handicapped,

would you stil love me ?"

I was perplexed.I looked down upon my arms,

legs and the rest of my body and wondered how many things,

I wouldn't be able to do, the things I took for granted.

And I answered, "It would be tough Lord,

but I would still love you."

Then the Lord said,"If you were blind,

would you still love my creation?"

How could I love something without being able to see it ?

Then I thought of all the blind people in the world

and how many of them still loved God and his creation.

So I answered, "Its hard to think of it, but I would still love you."

The Lord then asked me,"If you were deaf,

would you still listen to my word ?"

How could I listen to anything, being deaf ?

Then I understand.Listening to God's word is

not merely using our ears but our hearts.

I answered, "It would be tough but

I would still listen to your words,"

The Lord then asked,"If you were mute,

would you still praise my Name?"

How could I praise without a voice ?

Then it occured to me:God wants us to sing

from our very heart and soul.

It never matters what we sound like.

So I answered, "Though I could not physically sing,

I would still praise your Name."

And the Lord asked,"Do you really love me ?"

With courage and a strong conviction, I answered boldly,

"Yes Lord!

I love you because you are the one and true God!"

I thought that I had answered well, but God asked,

"Then why do you sin?"

I answered, "Because I am only human, I am not perfect."

"Then why do in times of peace you stray the furthest ?

And why only in times of trouble do you pray the earnest ?"

No answer. Only tears.

The Lord continued:Why only pray at fellowships and retreats ?

Why seek me only in times of worship ?

Why ask things so selfishly?

Why ask things so unfaithfully ?

The tears continued to roll down my cheeks.

Why are you ashamed of Me ?

Why are you not spreading the good news ?

Why in times of presecution, you cry to others

when I offer My shoulders to cry on ?

Why make excuses when I give you opportunities to serve in My Name ?

I tried to answer but there was no answer to give.

You are blessed with life.

I made you not throw this gift away.

I have blessed you with talents to serve me,

but you continue to turn away.

I have revealed My word to you, but you do not gain in knowledge.

I have spoken to you, but your ears were closed.

I have shown my blessings to you, but your eyes were turned away.

I have sent you servants, but you sat idly as they were pushed away.

I have heard your prayers and I have answered them all.

Do you truly love Me ?

I could not answer.

How could I ?

I was embarrased beyond belief.

I had no excuse.

What could I say to this ?

When my heart had cried out, and the tears had flowed,

I said, "Please forgive me Lord.

I am unworthy to be your servant."

The Lord answered,"That is my grace, my servant."

I asked, "Then why do you continue to forgive me ?

Why do you love me so ?

The Lord answered, "Because you are my creation.

I will never abandon you.

When you cry, I will have compassion and cry with you.

When you shout with joy, I will laugh with you.

When you are down, I will encourage you.

When you fall, I will raise you up.

When you are tired, I will carry you.

I will be with you till the end of the days

and I will love you forever."

Never had I cried so hard before.

How could I have been so cold.

And for the first time, I truly prayed.