I Was Made To Be Loved By You
Saturday August 12, 2017
It is very common among the community of those who struggle with addictions to find individuals who feel as though they don't belong, don't have much worth, and don't feel loveable. The good news for all of us is that we are made in the image of God, whose very essence is love. We are made to receive love and to have the joy of expressing love. Even when we lost our way and entered a life of sin and pain, God's love for us was constantly available. Jesus said He came to save those who were lost.
I have loved you, my people, with an everlasting love. With unfailing love I have drawn you to myself. 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. But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. (Jeremiah 31:3 NLT, John 3:16 NIV, Romans 5:8 NLT) Our need for love is endless and can only be satisfied by God’s plan for our lives. God’s plan is that we would know His great love for us and, moment by moment, on good days and difficult ones, pass along that love to each person we encounter.
Paul Baloche has recorded a popular praise song to express this wonderful truth. Here are some of the lyrics: “River flow from Your throne, From Your heart through my soul, Healing flood, God of peace, Speak Your word and quiet me. I was made to be loved by You, To be loved by You. To be loved by You, Jesus.” ("I Was Made To Be Loved By You" by Paul Baloche, recorded on the album "The Same Love")
Are we receiving God's love and acceptance today, or, are we letting memories of our past history of brokenness confine us to guilt and shame and darkness? God is offering love. What will we do with it today?
Prayer: Loving God, Your grace towards me is overwhelming. Help me to more deeply experience the great love You have for me. I am forever grateful that You care. AMEN
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