Thoughts for Life: God (Really) Loves You

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.
Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.”(1 Cor. 13:4-8)

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Kelly Balarie-

We often look at these verses and think, “This is how I need to act. This is how I should treat others. This is what I have to do to be loving . . .”

But, how often do we consider — this is how God loves us . . .

“God is love.” (1 Jo. 4:8)

With this, God is patient to you today. If you’re having a hard time changing, His grace is there to help on your way.

God is kind. His kindness can overpower your meanness to yourself if you allow His Words to become your words.

God is not envious, boastful or proud. He wants the best for you — without anything else. There’s no additional, “But . . .”, or exclusion, or disclaimer.

God is not dishonoring, self-seeking, or angry. While people may act one way, God’s way is the good-way, the right way, the heart-honoring way. Above people’s ways, you can always find His. This is a freedom-place for you.

God does not keep a record of your wrongs. The second Jesus died, He created-way for wrongs to be replaced with the righteousness of Christ. To receive Christ is to find relief.

God does not rejoice in evil, but delights in truth. Whereas the world may celebrate dysfunction and laud evil, God delights in truth as truth. What is hidden — He brings to light.

God always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. He is always protecting you — and worthy of trust. He has all vision and plans in His hands. And, His love for you, will persevere all trials and hardships.

God’s love for you will: never fail.

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Let's pray-

"Father, I thank you for loving me with an everlasting love. With loving-kindness you have drawn me, and you will build me, and I shall be rebuilt. Nothing shall separate me from the love of Christ—not tribulation, distress, persecution, famine, nakedness, peril nor sword—nothing shall separate me from this Love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. I receive your unfailing love for it is my comfort! Amen."
Germine Copeland

286-290 one-line Scriptures for those of you who want to learn one verse each day this week-

286- Ps. 86:11 "Teach me thy ways, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name."

287- Rom. 14:17 "For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost."

288- Is. 27:5 "Or let him take hold of my strength, that he may make peace with me; and he shall make peace with me."

289- Ps. 119:133 "Order my steps in thy word; and let not iniquity have dominion over me."

290- Eph. 6:10 "Finally, my brethren, strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might."

Today's quotes-

~ Germine Copeland- "Jesus said: If you live in Me [abide vitally united to Me] and My words remain in you and continue to live in your heart, ask whatever you will, and it shall be done for you. (John 15:7) What a wonderful promise. If your thoughts, actions, and habits are controlled by the Word of God, you will know that in spite of circumstances all is well. Each and every day take time to pray Scriptural prayers, meditate and read your Bible.

You can have complete assurance and boldness before God if you keep His commandments and habitually practice what is pleasing to him. Believe in and rely on the name of His Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, just as He has commanded us. (1 John 3:20-24).

Regardless of circumstances, you can rest assured – all is well."

~ Ernie Miller

If I tell you that the Lord loves you . . . that is truth . . .
When you hear if from Him . . .
. . . it’s life.
Unsure ? You’re not alone . . . Simply ask Him . . .

Words of wisdom-

~ We're not to linger in the future, as anxieties sprout up like mushrooms when we wander there. Christ outshines any fantasy we can even imagine. He wants us to realize that His Presence is our defense against worrying. Make a habit of praising Him for all He does for you.

[Get Prison to Praise, as it can completely change your outlook on life, as it did mine many years ago. Then order copies for friends and family! I did.]

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