Relentless

One of the meanings of the word relentless is to be oppressively constant, incessant.  Synonyms for this word include persistent, lasting, unstoppable, 

There is an drug ad on TV that speaks about metastatic breast cancer being "relentless".  I have noticed it is the new j"buzz word" used by pharmaceutical companies.  The woman in the ad also speaks of being relentless in her treatment of the disease, but cancer can seem relentless.

The enemy, Satan, is also relentless in his pursuit to destroy God's children through disease, destruction, and the lies he whispers into the ears of those who love the Lord.  It can feel like an endless battle of good vs evil.  He is out to "kill, steal, and destroy".  The enemy is relentless.

I believe God is relentless in His love for His children.  He, too, pursues us, but He pursues us because of love.  He wants us to have a close relationship with Him.  He wants us to accept Jesus into our lives so we can live forever with Him.  God is relentless with His endless grace for us.  He continually welcomes us into His arms.  God is relentless!

We are asked to be relentless, too.  Relentless in our desire to love and serve our Lord.  Relentless in sharing that love God has for us with others.  Relentless in remembering that God so loved the world.  Relentless in standing firm in our faith!  Relentless in trusting our Jesus.  Relentless in prayer.  We, too, are required to be relentless. 

I am so grateful for a relentless God.  So grateful for His unfathomable love, His unending grace, His passion for His children.  God being relentless?  It is a good thing.