I’m
participating in today’s Five Minute Friday writing challenge. If you like to write or need some inspiration
be sure to check it out.
Today
word prompt: Loved
Goodness…when
I first read today’s Five Minute Friday prompt of loved…I thought oh no, what
can I write about love.
Let
me tell you a secret…I don’t think there’s been too many times in my life when
I can honestly say I’ve felt loved. Why…not
sure entirely. Not sure if it’s part of
the baggage that some adoptees feel?
Maybe, maybe not.
When
you don’t feel loved…you start thinking you are unworthy of love and something
is wrong with you. Is there something wrong
with me? Absolutely and with the world
too.
First
and foremost, I’m a sinner and I live in a broken sinful world.
But
the thing that helped change me is when I was saved…when I recognized my sin,
repented and believed in Jesus Christ and His perfect and complete atoning sacrifice
on the cross paying the penalty for my sin.
That
was done out of love. Love of God the
Father who came up with an outrageous plan to save sinners.
In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 1 John 1:10
Love
of the Son, Jesus Christ, who gave Himself up for me and all who would repent
and believe.
Just as the Father has loved Me, I have
also loved you; abide in My love. – John 15:9
My Five Minutes
Ended
Sometimes…I
may not feel God’s love or feel loved or deserving of love…but now I can go by
what I know…what recorded in Scripture.
But God, being rich in mercy, because of
His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our
transgressions, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been
saved). - Ephesians 2:4-5
Because
of God’s love for me…may I now walk in love.
Love of God first and love for others.
I have a long way to go…but praise God…He has given me the Holy Spirit
and the Bible to help me grow, learn and change. Forgiveness for times I fail and fall
short. Abundant grace and mercy daily. Assurance that my sin debt…all of it…was paid
in full.
Just as the Father has loved Me, I have also loved you; abide in My love. – John 15:9
We love, because He first loved us. – 1 John 1:19
How
about you? Do you feel loved? Do you know that God loves you? Do you know that He made a way for you to be
saved from your sins? It’s through Jesus
Christ and His death on the cross. To
know that truth…pick up your Bible or read it online. Where to start…how about the Gospel of John
in the New Testament. Don’t wait one more
day. For today is the day of
salvation.
2 comments:
I have so enjoyed looking through your blog...reading your past posts and especially enjoyed the "A Little Something" snapshot of yourself on the sidebar. What a wonderful testimony - and so encouraging to know that neighbors can have such a lasting impact. I long to share Christ more with my own neighbors. I look forward to reading more of your posts in the future!!
Jennifer
Thank you Jennifer for your kind and thoughtful words.
It really is wonderful to see how the Lord uses His people in our lives. Sometimes, it may be the little things that the Lord uses to make a big impact in lives.
Looking forward to reading your blog. Lord bless...Susan
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