The One year Book of Hope. Week 9 The Love of God

While some chapters will be more difficult than others, visible in every scene, on every page, is the love of God.

Nothing Can Separate Us From Christ's Love p.67

What does it feel like to be loved by God? It is not a sentimental feeling.  Nor is it circumstantial.  Being loved by God is the deep certainty that the God of the universe is not opposed to me, though I deserve it; he is for me! it is an inner confidence in his loving intentions that gives us the security and strength we need for enduring the difficulties of this life.

Focus on his loving provision for your eternal future, nurturing your confidence to say with Paul, For I AM CONVINCED  that neither....etc. 

Lord, The One You Love is Very Sick p. 70

Our suffering become the soil in which our doubts about God's love begin to grow.

Lord, I want to see everything in my life through the lens of your love in quiet confidence that you are working everything for my good and your glory.