We love because he first loved us. 1 John 4:19 (NIV) “Mommy, do you still love me?” His words sent me reeling. “Of course, I love you, sweetheart! Nothing and no one could ever change that.” “Even when I have a meltdown at school and you have to come get me?” I …
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God’s Presence
God has promised never to leave us. Never means at no time; not in the past, not in the present, not in the future. God will never forsake those He loves. That promise comes with a lifetime guarantee.
Acceptance
I am so thankful Christ’s acceptance is not conditional. His sacrificial love is based not on my merit but on His mercy. He does not consider my flaws and blemishes. He does not look at me with contempt despite the ugliness of my sins. On the contrary, He lavishes loving acceptance on me, imperfections and all.
Chosen
You are not an accident; God loved you and chose you in Christ. You might not be the best player but, hey, your heavenly Father picked you to be on His team. Not just for now, but for eternity.
Say what?
God countered Zechariah’s doubt by working a jaw-dropping miracle; He turned their barrenness into blessing. The woman who was ‘too old’ became a mother. Those empty arms would be empty no more. For she would bear a son. Gloom would be transformed into gladness.