When Jesus was baptised by John, God opened up the heavens and told him how much he loved him.
Don’t we just wish that God will say that he loves us just like that? Breaking open the heavens for us and a big booming voice jumping out? That’s the kind of validation I would love to get. I don’t think the heavens will open up just like that though.
However, God does speak to us in other ways. He uses other people and situations to show us just how much He loves us. We just need to look out for them.
Signs of God’s love
If we think carefully, we can probably name some instances in our life where God showed up. We may have had one of those moments where we felt His love penetrate us. In His own way He was telling us He loves us and was well pleased with us.
We may have felt His love work through us when we have been praying. Maybe we heard a specific word or had an image given to us. Perhaps we have had an answer to prayer. It may be a friend has shown up at the right moment, or better still, a stranger showing up at just the right time.
Sometimes, it may take a while to notice when God is showing His love. This may be because we have experienced hurt in our lives. The hurts we encounter hinder us noticing those moments.
Isaiah 43 mentions numerous ways God works when He loves His people. He also asks us to not dwell on the past because He wants to do a good thing in us.
Something to think about…
We need to soften our hearts to what is around us in order to receive God’s love fully. It takes time and being intentional. It’s hard at first as sometimes we don’t know what to trust.
I want to encourage you to write down any encounters you experience. Do you notice any signs of God’s love?You can look back on them at the end of the day when it’s quiet. Take in what you have experienced and let it sink deep into your heart.
Prayer
God, thank you for your love. Please touch my heart right now and give me a sign of your deep love for me. Help me to open my heart to receive the love you have for me. Help me to be open to the signs you give me. Amen.
Lynne, the last week of your blogs have been very challenging both for you and those who chose to get involved and read them, and also those who were involves in some of the situations you have experienced.
They say that ‘time is a great healer’ but often its working through those situations and taking them to the Lord when the healing begins, and we do see a light at the end of the tunnel because we place our life into His Hands and He surrounds us with his love and care and guides us. God Bless love & prayers Mum xx
Thanks Mum. I knew some of this was going to be hard reading as it was hard writing, but it has been healing in doing so. My prayer is that this helps others in their own healing journey x
Hi Lynne , My prayer for you has always been that you would find and accept the Lords healing for you personally, and its only then can you help others. the Lord will inspiring you to write so personally about your situation in order that others receive His healing touch. He will also guard, guide and protect you.
Love and prayers Mum xx
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