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“You were created as an object of God’s love.”

A thought by Rick Warren (2008-11-04) from his book, The Purpose of Christmas (Kindle Location 162). Howard Books. Kindle Edition. (Click on the title to go to Amazon.com to buy the book.)

Do you believe that, do you believe that you are an object of someone’s love?  You may say, nobody loves me because I am unlovable.  I am mess. 

Rick says, “The Bible tells us that God is love. It doesn’t say God has love, but God is love. Love is the essence of God’s character. It is his very nature. The reason that everything in the universe exists is because God wanted to love it. ‘The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.’” (Psalm 145: 9 NIV)

Rick goes on, “You were created as an object of God’s love. He made you in order to love you! His love is the reason you’re alive and breathing... Every time your heart beats and every time you take a breath, God is saying, ‘I love you.’”

He continues, “Because God’s love for you is unconditional, he loves you on your bad days as much as on your good days. He loves you when you don’t feel his love as much as when you do. He loves you regardless of your performance, your moods, your actions, or your thoughts. His love for you is unchanging. Everything else will change during your lifetime, but God’s love for you is constant, steady, and continuous. It’s the foundation for unshakable confidence.”  He loves you, yes you.

Rick also says, “There is nothing you can do that will make God stop loving you. You could try, but you’d fail— because God’s love for you is based on his character, not your conduct. It’s based on who he is, not what you’ve done. The Bible says, ‘Christ’s love is greater than anyone can ever know, but I pray that you will be able to know that love.’” (Ephesians 3: 19 NCV)

And that is also my prayer for you, that you will be able to know and experience that love.  Christmas is a time to celebrate that God loves you!  It really is and He really does.


Would you reach out to Him right now?
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