15-JULY-2024 - YOU ARE HIS BELOVED
TITLE: You are His beloved
The bible verse for today’s devotional is: 1 John 3:1a (NIV)
“See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!’
Devotional
Our faith is based on this love. A love so deep that Jesus gave his life to prove it. Why would He spend so much to get us into a relationship with Him, only to abandon us? It’s easy to equate every negative thing happening around us as an indication of being abandoned or that God loves us less. For example, someone can think, “Oh, I didn’t get selected for a scholarship, so that must mean God doesn’t care” or “I asked God for ABC but it didn’t happen, so God doesn’t love me”. But that is the trick of the enemy, and we should clear it from our minds once and for all. Despite what happens to you or how you feel, it has nothing to do with how much God loves you. God loves you, period! You may not always understand why unpleasant things happen, but God loves you, and you can rest in His love- He will take care of you despite what is happening around you.
Here are a few reflective questions:
- What can I do today to respond to this love?
-What can I do daily to remind myself that I am God’s beloved?
Let us pray:
Dear Lord, I know I miss it sometimes, and even get upset that you didn’t answer my prayers in the way I wanted it, but I know you love me and want the best for me. Help me to be rooted in your love and to understand the depth, and breadth of your love (Ephesians 3:17b-18) and be fully convinced that there is no length you wouldn’t go to help me. Thank you for such an amazing love. Help me love you more in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Please say these words of affirmation. Say them, mean them, own them and live them
I am God’s beloved and nothing can separate me from His love.
Do have a pleasant day. Take good care of yourself and see you tomorrow.
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