He held it out expectantly – an index card with blue marker writing all over it. Mom took the card and read, “I love you, mom. Do you love me? Circle yes or no.” Her response was immediate and sure. “You don’t ever have to even ask mommy that . . . I always love you.”
She didn’t need to circle an answer – all she needed to do was reassure Him – and give him a big hug in the circle of her arms. Of course she loved him!
What made him wonder? Whatever it was, she wanted him to know he NEVER had to question – she always loved him.
God is love. (I John 4:8) The perfect love of God stands forever. It is this awesome love that caused God the Father to send His only Son to rescue us from our disobedient, rebellious, sinful self. He has made the message clear – “I love you.” We have to be willing to turn to Him – away from our sin – and accept His love.
Children are such good “teaching examples” for us in many ways. Disciplining them never makes them “feel” loved while they are being disciplined. Yet, it is because of our love for them that we discipline and correct when they head for an exit off the road of obedience.
As a child of God, we too have to receive discipline. We don’t “feel” the intense love He has for us during these times, but it is just as present then as ever. Father knows what we need to keep us right where He wants us – or to push us out of a “comfort zone” into the deep where we can learn to trust Him more. (Hebrews 12:5-7)
During these times we may feel like holding up an index card – with some kind of writing all over it saying, “Father, do you still love me? Circle yes or no.”
His steady hand doesn’t need our puny pen to answer. It flung into space the existence of earth – and carved out the mountains, the valleys, the oceans. As steady as His hand is His perfect love. Forever – and for always.
Take it with You
“There is no fear in love” (I John 4:18)
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thank you!! I read every one! Such a blessing to me.
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