Valued Personally

There is nothing that I want to pass on to my children more than the knowledge and understanding of God’s love. Our life in this world is uncertain. There is so much change and we face many challenges (John 16:33). We cannot guarantee stability in any area whether it be finances, health, or relationships to name a few. But there is one thing that will always remain the same and that is God‘s love for us.

God‘s love for us does not change (Psalm 136). It is a firm foundation that we can depend on and trust in, in every circumstance. Knowledge and understanding of God‘s love for us personally, is what defeats fear. When I received the truth of Father God's love for me personally, it made a big difference in my life. I already knew that God was love (1 John 4:8) and that he loved the whole world (John 3:16) but I needed to understand that he cherished and valued me personally. One of my favourite verses to reflect on about this is Zephaniah 3:17 (NLT) “For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.” Isn’t it amazing to think that Creator God rejoices over you with joyful songs?

Once I understood and believed this, then I was able to receive passages like Matthew 10:29-31, where Jesus comforts and encourages his disciples. If the Father takes care of seemingly insignificant creatures like the birds of the sky and tiny sparrows, how much more care and concern will he demonstrate for me, his beloved child, who is made in his own image? This is what I want to pass on to my children. I want them to see by observing my life that even when I go through difficult circumstances, God is sovereignly in control and he is intimately involved in each detail, meeting my needs. Without fail, he works every situation out for both his glory and my ultimate good.

When we believe in Father God’s intimate provision, we will be able to do the work that he has planned for us long ago in every season of life, with a spirit of power, love and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7).

Father God, thank you that your faithful love never ends. Thank you for all the ways you show me each day that you are intimately involved and care about every detail of my life. Please help me to trust in your provision each day so that I can reflect and pass on belief in your faithfulness to those around me.

Throughout this day: If you are experiencing fear regarding provision in a certain area of your life, take time to meditate on Father God’s personal love for you. Read this poem by Christine V. Mitchell.

I’ll Be There

I’ll be there in the valley
I’ll help you face the storm
I’ll be there in the midnight
and lead you to the morn.

I so want to embrace you
with tender arms of love
and pour within your soul
My peace that’s from above.

You are so very precious
and though life had its strain.
My love for you dear one
has never waned.

My door is always open
In me you will find rest.
It’s my desire to comfort you
and help you face the test.

It’s not too late, dear soul
If you will lean on Me
I’ll never cast you out, but
be your strength eternally.