“Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them
to no end.” John 13:1
Some days I just feel so unloved.
I know it’s absolutely crazy to feel that way, but I just
can’t seem to shake the feeling. I have an amazing family and fantastic
friends. I even have a dog that loves me beyond the shadow of a doubt! And of
course I have the love of the Almighty God who consistently tells me and shows
me his love.
So why do I still feel so blue sometimes? I have everything
I’m supposed to have to be happy, so why do I still feel empty?
It’s on days like this that I have to put my faith before my
feelings. I may not always “feel” loved by God, but I trust that his love never
changes. Feelings are not the enemy in this situation but rather it is what I
do with the feelings. I have to bring these feelings to God in prayer to see
what I should be doing with them. Are they in alignment with God’s Word? Nope.
So I must invite them to bring my emotions in line with His heart.
Feeling unloved is one of the most painful emotions I can
imagine. My heart overflows with compassion for those of you who experience the
feeling of being unloved. But please know, my friend, that I love you so much.
Even those of you that I have never met personally. I love you with the love of
our Heavenly Father who loves us dearly.
The very name Jesus uses to address us – Beloved – proclaims
how dearly He loves us. He showed us the full extent of His love by enduring
humiliation, torture and death for you and me. No greater love than this is
possible or even conceivable.
I have many memories of times when my family showed their
love for me. And I have even more memories of God showing His unparalleled love
for me. He wants us to dwell in these memories, enjoying them over and over
again. This practice helps convince our doubting hearts that His extraordinary
love is really ours. Every second of this life and throughout eternity we can
know we are loved.
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