VERSE FOR TODAY: Beloved, let us love one another, for love us of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God (1John 4:7, New King Version).
HYMN FOR TODAY: "Jesus Love Me"
One day a couple who wanted a baby very much visited an orphanage in the hopes of adopting a child. They were shown several children Of different ages, but one little boy appealed to them very much. They explained about wanting to take him to their home where they could take good care of him and give him toys. But he didn't respond and seemed sad. That puzzled coupled asked, "What do you want most? He replied, "I just want someone to love me."
Don't we all? The hospital nurseries confirm it. But even if one is deprived of human love, God's love remains steadfast and strong. So many children of the world need to be reminded of our love. But how important it is that we teach our children about their heavenly Father who loves them very much.
Just as a mother can kiss away a hurt finger, we can channel God's love to heal a heart that carries emotional scars of loneliness, anger, or rebellion. The dimension of God's love exceed our comprehension but we can ask God to open our eyes and ears and to stretch our heart to receive all the love He wants to give us.
PRAYER THOUGHTS: Dear Father, when we think of Your creation, we are convinced You lovel us all. When we think of Your Son, Jesus, who came to earth born in a lowly stable to save us from sin, we are more of Your love. Because You gave Your Son for our redemption, we are humble and respond simply, "Thank You for the Wonder of Your love." Amen.
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