When we’re hurt by the people that are supposed to love us or ashamed of the scares they left, it leaves us afraid to be loved by anyone else. Because to us, love hurts. But that’s not love.
Just because people in our lives who were supposed to love us, didn’t, doesn’t mean that is what love is.
Love is patience and kind, its not rude or self seeking, its not easily angered and does not keep a record of wrongs.
God is love.
And He would never hurt us, neglect us, abandon us or stop loving us.
He is always there, always wanting and waiting to be with us, to love us and take care of us, if we let Him in.
Give God a chance to show you His love, I promise you won’t regret it.
The love of God gets me through more then I thought I could ever handle.
I’ve always tried to be the person that says they can do anything, I don’t back away from challenges and I always try to find the solution to any problem.
But when I’m faced with things that I can’t fix or make work, it opens the door to be discouraged or even depressed.
A few years ago I struggled with depression over not being pregnant after several years of trying. I was discouraged and I knew that God loved me but I didn’t want to spend time with Him. Honestly I was mad at God. But in time I came to realize that just because I wanted a baby doesn’t mean I’m ready. Having a baby isn’t about me, it’s about the baby. About wanting to raise them in a safe and loving environment where they can grow, learn and be provided for.
God was teaching me that having a baby wasn’t about fulfilling my desire to be a mother but it should be about wanting to do and be whats best for the child.
I needed to learn that.
Even though we are not expecting yet. I am trusting that God will bring a child into our lives when it is best for the baby.
I trust God because I know He loves me and I’m reminded of that each day as I write. Writing helps me keep focused on Him, it helps me to evaluate my life and see Him working in it.
His love sustains me, it feeds me, but I have to let Him love me.
What area of your life are holding back God’s love from?