I love Aslan.

C.S. Lewis does a brilliant job of portraying Aslan. It awakens something inside of me, a deep love and appreciation for his character. He is so powerful and strong, all the Narnians call on him to help them when they can't conquer something on their own. He gives wonderful gifts of miraculous abilities and thoughtful characteristics. His gentleness is so beautiful, and his connection with Lucy - how she runs and buries her face in his mane knowing all well his might. I think that's what makes him - his simultaneous ferocity and gentleness. The perfect balance and beauty in his complexity. He's just so deeply good, and rules supreme with a gentleness and humility that I don't see anywhere else.
I want to be on his side, I want to fight for him. I want his approval and his love. I feel like it's all that matters. I'm not talking about a lion in a movie, I'm talking about who he represents: God. I just wouldn't be afraid with him around, I'd feel safe. And even when he holds back, knowing he's there watching waiting for the right time to jump in and save me.
I can't really explain it. My soul just longs for Him. It doesn't make sense how much I love him and recognize his position, and yet I forget him so often. But things like this movie, certain songs or things I read, or some nights when I just can't figure life out, I just really long for him, I really want him close.
It's a loneliness no person has filled, it's a hope to face each new day, it's a purpose that goes deeper than success, it's a peace that my life is in his control. Man, I love him. He is so good!
Life is only good with him. Can't live without him.
I love you Aslan.

Story Of My Life Today

what's the worst thing that could happen
we find out that we don't quite fit
but on the flip side, we could be just right
and sure there's the chance
that we'll both end up broken and split
but that's my kind of risk

i'm not trying to make you think
this is some kind of great big deal
i just know exactly how you feel

I'm not sure that's my kind of risk.