“Do you know how much I love you?” I ask my son.
“Yes,” he says.
But I secretly wonder, “Does he really?”
Does he really know how much I…
• Love him?
• Adore him?
• Rejoice over his victories?
• Cry over his defeats?
Then it hits me.
Do I know?
Do I really know how much my Heavenly Father…
• Loves me?
• Adores me?
• Rejoices over my victories?
• Cries over my defeats?
Do I really know how much He loves me?
John 3:16 answers all of these questions.
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
God created us and He wants to spend all eternity with us. But after the fall, He knew that could never happen without the gift of His Son. Jesus came to this earth and sacrificed himself, so that we, who are sinful, could have a relationship with a just and holy God. That’s how much God loves us.
So this Christmas week as you serve and love on your earthly family, don’t forget to also spend time with your heavenly Father. Let Him remind you of the Baby who was born in a manger and later died on a cross. Let Him remind you of the promise of eternal life. And listen, really listen, as He says, “That’s how much I love you.”
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a great reminder to slow down and remember WHY?
Beautiful and so so true! May we all remember how much our Father loves us.
His love is so much more than ours can ever be. His mercy and love are abounding! Great article!
Thank you for this great reminder Alicia!
Well done my friend. Beautifully said!
Hugs
Kim
Thnks for the reminder!!!
Julie P.
so glad I read this article, I have been thinking along those same lines, lately. He does know the pain that I sometimes have, an inner voice seems to say "I Know".
Thank you ladies for your precious comments. It is good to know God loves us at all times in all ways. What a mighty God we serve!
Nice to see you over here! You found a really nice photo to go with your article. :~D
Alicia, you know how much I've always loved your writing. This did not disappoint. What a great reminder for us to always go back to our FIRST LOVE!!
Breath-takingly true, and beautifully written!
Beautifully said! Thanks for the reminder of God's passionate, tender love for us!
Great post, Alicia! I enjoy your writing both at your blog and this one.
Oh Alicia…..this was beautifully written!
What a wonderful post. Thank you for the reminder to reflect upon just how much the Lord truly loves us. I have a son of my own, and I am often times overwhelmed by how much he fills my heart with love. I cannot imagine how God feels about us, his own children, and how he sacrificed His son for us.
Wow, Alicia! That's a beautiful vision! Thanks for allowing us to remember Christ's love during this amazing holiday! Merry Christmas!
WOW! Great post! So true and such a GREAT reminder! Thanks! Merry Christmas!!
Love the article.
Merry Christmas, friend!!
Beautiful Alicia!
congrats on getting this published. You communicated the love of a parent through the eyes of God in an extraordinary way.
Excellent reminder my friend and a great article!!