A Love To Celebrate

One of the things many of us missed while growing up was tenderness in our homes.  This lack of love and compassion may have driven us towards the path of addiction and into a destructive lifestyle.  We got used to feeling that others had no interest in us and no time for us.  We gave up on going to anyone with our needs or our troubles because we believed that no one cared.  What a joy when we came into recovery and discovered that someone really loved and cared about us.  That someone is God who offers us the unfailing love and tenderness we have always wanted.  

We can call out to God to supply whatever need we may have.  We can speak to God as often as we choose.  God never gets tired of listening to us.  God is interested in all the things that concern us.  God has been patiently waiting for us to notice that He is reaching out to us with love and tenderness and inviting us to come close to His heart.  Is there a better friend we could have? 

May the Lord bless you and take good care of you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord look on you with favor and give you peace.  (Numbers 6:24-26 NIRV)

We are precious to God.  Today God asks us, “Will You be mine?  Will You receive my love, respond to my love, and love me in return?” 

Prayer:  Loving God, Help me to recognize and respond to the many expressions of love and kindness You convey to me.  I give thanks for Your faithfulness in keeping Your promises.  You truly are an amazing God and the best friend and companion a person could ever have.  Amen