God loves you so much today. He wants to lift your burdens and bring you comfort. He wants you to have peace because you trust in Him. In Deuteronomy 33:12 it says, “Let the beloved of the Lord rest secure in Him, for He shields him all day long, and the one the Lord loves rests between His shoulders.” This verse paints such a beautiful picture of the invitation for us to just lay our heads on Jesus’ chest and allow Him to shield us from anything that would come against us in this life. I believe that this year, God is calling us all to a new place of rest. When we rest securely in Christ’s unconditional love, it strengthens us and enables us to enjoy the love of our family, friends and spouses more—even when their love fails to meet our expectations. Because of Christ’s love, you don’t have to be shaken when the love of others seems uncertain or when you feel like you were the one who let someone down. Joel and I have been married for over two and a half decades, and the strength of our relationship comes from knowing that God loves us perfectly and unconditionally, even when we are not perfect. We focus on extending that unconditional love and acceptance to each other. We don’t just love each other when things are good, or just when we agree on everything; we are committed to loving each other no matter what. That certainly doesn’t mean that every day is perfect. There are those days when we don’t meet each other’s expectations. But when things don’t go the right way and I’m tempted to get down on myself, I don’t focus on what I’ve done; I focus on what I know—that I am loved unconditionally, and that love carries me through. Today, know that you can find strength, confidence and stability in God’s love. Receive His invitation to rest securely in Him. Cast your cares on Him because He cares for you. His love has no limits; His love is never ending, and His love will empower you to walk in freedom and victory in every area of your life!
Posted on: Sat, 18 Jan 2014 02:51:39 +0000
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