Kindred sister, we are designed for LOVE and our hearts were created to need LOVE. God tells us He is the definition of LOVE (I John 4:8). How do we know He loves us? Because God shares His intimate feelings and intentions toward us. Soak in the LOVE NOTES from God below. (The following verse references originate from the NLT unless indicated otherwise.)
From God’s heart: “I think about you all the time.”
How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered! I can’t even count them; they outnumber the grains of sand! Psalm 139:17-18
From God’s heart: “I treasure you.”
. . .God, your God, chose you out of all the people on Earth for himself as a cherished, personal treasure. Deuteronomy 7:6
From God’s heart: “I long to hear your voice.”
I love the Lord because he hears my voice and my prayer for mercy. Psalm 116:1
From God’s heart: “I see you and I really like who you are.”
. . .the Lord’s delight is in those who fear him, those who put their hope in his unfailing love. Psalm 147:11
From God’s heart: “Your messiness doesn’t scare me; it only endears me more to you.”
So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you. . .Romans 8:1-2
From God’s heart: “You are beautiful.”
How beautiful you are, my darling, how beautiful! Song of Solomon 1:15
From God’s heart: “I adore the ways you give to others.”
For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. Ephesians 2:10
From God’s heart: “I am thrilled that we belong to each other.”
He will take great delight in you. . .and rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17 (NIV)
From God’s heart: “There’s nothing you can do to make me stop loving you.”
For God has said, “I will never fail you. I will never abandon you.” Hebrews 13:5
From God’s heart: “I am on your side.”
God takes the side of the helpless; when I was at the end of my rope, he saved me. Psalm 116:6 (The Message)
Do you belong to God as His beloved daughter through a relationship with Jesus Christ? See the explanation called Knowing the Author which describes what the Bible says about knowing God personally. Message me if you have further thoughts and questions.
How did God’s unconditional love rescue a precious sister entangled in addiction? Read Jennifer’s story.
YOU are LOVED~ Laura
