The Father’s Love
I love how God tends to my needs. I know I’m not His favorite… we’re all His favorite. But today, I felt especially loved.
It started with an email I received from someone who disagreed with an opinion I shared. Although I was completely OK with the fact that they disagreed with me, I was not OK with the manner in which they responded. They were rude and condescending. My initial reaction was anger, followed by hurt, which quickly progressed to tears… which made me more angry that I allowed this person to make me cry. Ugh… what an emotional mess! And all of these reactions occurred within a three minute time frame. As I walked to the bathroom to pull myself together, my phone rang. It happened to be a very good friend of mine. Because of busy schedules with family activities on weekends, we typically just talk during the week, so I was pleasantly surprised by her call. She went on to say that she was reading my book last night and she felt a need to share a verse with me that she thought applied to some things I have going on in my life right now. And of course, the verse spoke directly to what I had experienced seconds earlier.
This time I wanted to cry tears of joy. What an encouragement to me in my moment of need. I don’t know why I am surprised that God would touch me with His gentleness and love in such a way, but I continue to be awestruck when He does. I felt as if He reached down and scooped me into His arms, as I would do with one of my children when they’re hurting. My heart bursts with love for Him and I’m thankful to be called a child of God. You too, are His child. I pray that you invite Him to tend to all your worries, burdens, and needs. He is the ultimate Father, waiting to comfort His child.
How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! 1 John 3:1
Cindy, I caught up on your blog this morning and this one just stuck with me. Even if people disagree, it can be handled in Christian love. I am sorry that you were hurt, but so glad God showed you His love and provision through a friend and His word. I have experienced that myself recently and was also filled with joy to be reminded that God is right there with us. I continue to pray for you and God’s hedge of protection. Thanks for letting God use your words. They stick with me.
Deanna
Thanks Deanna. I also delight in finding comfort and truth in God’s Word. I pray that we grow to share our differences in love and accept others even when we disagree. God is glorified when we do. Thanks for your prayers and encouragement.