It's easy for the devil to limit our understanding of God's love to physical manifestations. When we don't see these manifestations, we doubt God's love. Our reality seems different from what we feel God's love should be. We search for proof, something to confirm His love.
While listening to the choir sing during worship, I had an experience. The next day after my birthday, I woke up feeling exhausted and joyless. The enemy whispered, "You see, God doesn't love you." Instead of shutting out the voice, I went to church feeling unhappy.
During praise the praise session, I just couldn't make myself to celebrate God's faithfulness but when the worship session began the choir sang, "You are good, you are kind, I have never seen your type, I am devoted to your praise, and forever you are mine." These words brought me back to reality – the reality of God's unwavering love. The words "I love you" felt fresh, as if poured into my heart again. I felt his love in those very moment.
The love spoken about became clearer to me. It is not based on any physical possessions maybe: a good marriage, a good home, great kids, great jobs, peaceful existence or what have you.
He doesn't love us more or less depending on our situation. His love is constant, and He cares for us, keeping us safe. He promises not to fail us.
Remember, whether you feel loved now or are in a season where God's love seems hidden, insist that God loves you. Say to yourself, "God loves me, and I'm glad He thinks about me." All things, good and bad, work together for your good.
This we can truly say:
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." - Romans 8:28 (NIV)
Stay Revived!
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