"God loves us . . . flaws and all".

A thought by Dr. Kevin Leman (2013-02-01) from His book, Way of the Wise, The: Simple Truths for Living Well (Kindle Location 455). Baker Publishing Group. Kindle Edition.

What a great thing to realize. That shows that God is different even from us. I mean, I know me and I’m not always sure I love me but He really knows me and He really loves me.

And that fact can make a difference in how I really view me and how I love others. When I see how He loves me in spite of my flaws my imperfections then He is showing me how I can and I must love myself and love others. So many times though, we love because of instead of in spite of.

That kind of love is what all of us need to have and need to give. But I can’t experience it or give it without a relationship with God. He can place that kind of in spite of love inside of each one of us. All we need to do is to ask for it and then cultivate a relationship with Him.

Without His love in us we live with this I love you because you do this for me or because of how you look or how you make me feel. But there is always the potential that I will do something and you will quit loving me. Now that doesn’t mean I can’t hurt you but it does mean that as quick as I see that I have hurt you I say I was wrong and ask for your forgiveness. I do something about my hurting you because I love you. It is all wrapped around love, acceptance and forgiveness.

That is a tremendous gift He gives you and that you can give others.

Why not accept it right now?

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