Jesus Loves Me, This I Know
And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. (Ephesians 3:17b - 19)
Do you ever just stop and think about God's love? Not only His love for this world and for His children, but about His love specifically for you. I was considering that yesterday as I was driving in the car. I was thinking about some things coming up that are causing me anxiety and made a mental note that I needed to take some time in prayer to remind God of how I was feeling and of what outcome it was I desired. Instantly God Himself put His own reminder in my mind... a reminder of how much He loves me.
I have a special friend in my life who remembers everything I say. I never have to repeat anything, and his love is evident in the ways that he shows -- often days or weeks later -- that he has been listening. Why in the world do I live as though God -- God -- is less attentive or loving than my friend? On the contrary, my God is so much more than any human being! When He says to "pray without ceasing" it is because it is my communion with Him and because He wants me to be able to share everything with Him, not because He wasn't listening the first time around.
He listens to every word I say, and to the silent utterances of my heart.
He cares, more than I can ever comprehend.
He loves me with a love that surpasses knowledge.
Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so...
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