L.O.V.E.

God's love is perfected in us if we love because he loved... [1 John 4:7-12]

This love (agape) is not the love that we as humans are capable of producing on our own based on feelings/emotions. This love is a selfless love - a love that we may only receive from God. A love poured out through us, given us by the Holy Spirit. It is a sacrificial love. A love that gives without expectation. A love that gives unconditionally. It is through this love that we love one another as Christ loved us.

The perfect example of this kind of love was acted out when He sent his Son to die on the cross for undeserving sinners (us!) to provide eternal life through the ultimate sacrifice.

"By this we know love, that He laid down His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers." 1 John 3:16

So with that being said... let us LOVE!

(It is so exciting to be able to understand these things!!!! OK, This is the end of my thought process for it is late. It is bedtime now... Goodnight my nonexistent readers!)

Puzzles and Cups

I am often amazed at God's timing of things and how he brings about little pieces of wisdom to fill our personal puzzles with.

I continue to be thankful for the fact that I am able to serve a God who is not only gracious but loves to see us happy and bless us.

Today, my cup is full.

"For you, O Lord, have made me glad by your work; at the work of your hands I sing for joy." Psalm 92:4

What A Savior!

"When the cares of my heart are many, your consolation cheers my soul." Psalm 94:19

I am so thankful for God's mercy and grace, and the joy he fills me with even amidst the most pugnacious of trials. Thank you, God, for all you do - for never leaving or forsaking your children.