Dayenu

"Dayenu" in Hebrew means "it would have been enough"
Google it for a clearer explanation of the history and context, but let's just say I was blown away by this one little word...
Dayenu. It would have been enough. Even if Jesus only died for our sins and rose again... it would have been enough. However, He didn't stop there. He offers us a personal relationship with Christ. He is involved in our daily lives. Dayenu. He doesn't stop there... He could've held back, but instead He has given us so much.
This is my personal journey into the ocean of meaning that is Dayenu...
I challenge you to get alone with God and see what He shows you about dayenu in your own life...

"Your mercy, Father. Dayenu. It would have been enough. But you didn't stop there, you showed me grace. Dayenu. Your grace gave me salvation. You forgave my sins. You died for me. Dayenu. And you LOVE me. Me. The wretched, filthy, good for nothing sinner that I am... You, the King of the Universe, Creator of all, the One who holds everything together... YOU love me. Dayenu. You are the Bread of my life. You speak to me through your Word, through others, through song, through a still small voice... Dayenu. You move through me. You use me to do your work, you allow me to be a part of your family. You use me to bring you glory. Dayenu. You chose me, you called me to be a medical missionary and bring health and hope to those who haven't heard. I am such an unworthy vessel to carry the Good News, and so flawed- yet You have chosen to let your healing and hope flow through me. Dayenu. You are equipping me. You didn't just call me, you are daily preparing me for the mission field. Dayenu. You are my Provider. You provide the funds for me to attend UM. You provide strength for me to get through each day. You provide peace in the middle of my worry and confusion. You provide for all my needs. Dayenu. You lead me. You show me where to go, you direct my path. You help me find my way. Dayenu. When times get hard, you are my comfort. When I have no where else to turn and I've searched everywhere else for help, You are there waiting. You never leave my side even if I wander away. When I finally turn back to you, You are there patiently waiting... and you lift me up and carry me. I am so unworthy. Dayenu. You are my best friend. The One I can always run to, who will never leave me. Dayenu. You are the Lover of my soul. You are my Only. You hold the keys to my heart. Even if you never send my Prince Charming, still I will trust you. You are my Only and I will be satisfied in You. Make Your desires mine, Father. Dayenu. You are my everything. Dayenu. You are more than I could ask for, imagine, or ever dream. You know me, you know my needs, and you care for me. You care about me... You love me. Even when my faith fails and I don't trust you as I should, You still love me unfailingly, unconditionally. You are my all in all, Father. Dayenu.
Dayenu sounds like "die anew"-- Each day I have to die anew to myself and my desires and run after His will and His desires. We all have to die anew, and rest in His faithfulness.

Dayenu, Father