I wonder how many Christians out there have ever wondered if God loves them, even on their worst days? Maybe you or someone you know has had concerns about such great love from our heavenly Father. Many people grow up needing to please in order to get approval from people, or to feel loved and accepted by them. Not so with the Father.
Sometimes, we maybe didn't intend to be like that, but over time and through circumstances, we just sort of developed a habit of thinking we are only loveable when we are on our best behavior.
That's not what the Bible tells us about the Father's love. Personally, when I surrendered my life to Jesus, I really experienced His love in the greatest ways and absolutely know that He always loves me - no matter what what. See the verse above - my first Bible verse at 9 years old.
After some adult experiences that I never expected, I had to come back to the very basics that no matter what, my Father in heaven truly loves me the same every day, no matter what. And lately, He has been reminding me that, giving me a sense of peace I needed so much in the season I am in. This is why I send these weekly blogs. I figure that if I have been through something challenging, then there must be someone else out there who needs to be encouraged with my experience, strength and hope.
But oh, when the Father speaks His lovingkindness to us, isn't it wonderful to know He loves us and accepts us just the way we are? It's better than any best friend on the earth. Why? Because He always encourages us when we need it, and while He accepts us where we are at, He loves us enough to always help us to be the better person that He created us to be. And, He alone has the power to make all that happen because we certainly cannot achieve it on our own.
Today, I read from Philippians 3: 13-14, check it out...
Brethren, I do not count myself to have [a]apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
Friend, wherever you are at in your love walk with Jesus, the Father and Holy Spirit, remember today that no matter what, the Father has bestowed His great love on us and He will ALWAYS be here for us, in every single circumstance of our lives. Just receive that love and keep pressing on. You are more than a conqueror, dearly loved by Father God.
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Love and blessings! Denny & Hanny Stearns
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