For
God so loved the world that he gave his only son, so that everyone
who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life.
John
3:16
GOD’S LOVE: UNCONDITIONAL
As a child of God and as a
youth director the most important message that I want to get across
to young people is that God loves us, caes about us, is with us
ALWAYS and God’s love is UNCONDITIONAL. There is nothing we can do
or say that will stop God from loving us. Well, this may seem like a
simple message, but believable is another story.
Young people are living in a
society where they feel judged by how they look, speak and perform.
“If I could only swim faster...” “If only I didn't speak with a
lisp...” “If only I were skinnier...” If only I were smarter or
got better grades my parents would...” Sounds absurd? Almost a day
does not go by when I do not hear a comment similar to one of these.
The truth is there is no
subject that Jesus spoke more about than LOVE. Take a moment to
reference this: John 3:16, Matthew 22:37, Matthew 6:25-34, John
17:23, Matthew 5:43–47, Luke 6:35, John 15:9. The list goes on and
on.
As we continue the journey to
the cross, let's not forget its powerful significance. God loved us
so much that he sent his only son to die for us!!!! Also, take a
moment to share this powerful love with someone else, child, young
person, parent, neighbor, etc. We can never share God’s love too
much!!!!
Dearest
Jesus, I pray for young people of all ages today. Help us to know
that your love is unconditional and help us to share this love with
others.
Gretchen
Lima
from
the 1995 Lenten Devotional
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