“As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love.”
— John 15:9
Jesus said that he loves you just as God, the Father, loves him. Just as much, and in the same way. Imagine that! So it’s important that you continue to rest and live in that everlasting, bountiful love.
Sometimes it’s hard to believe God can love us that much. After all, we all do things that we know are wrong and for which we need forgiveness. Maybe you cheated and turned in a book report that you actually wrote last year. Perhaps you pretend to like your stepmother, but you secretly hate her. When you’re so imperfect, can God still love you? YES! Or maybe your family is breaking up, or your health is breaking down. Does God still love you, no matter what is happening in your life? YES!
Sometimes we need reminders that God loves us. Say it out loud: “God loves me, and I can trust him. God loves me, and I can trust him.” If you have trouble believing that God really cares about you, repeat that to yourself several times every day for a month. Get it down deep inside you.
More to Explore: John 15:10 – 11 and Romans 5:6 – 8
Girl Talk: Do you have days when you think that God can’t possibly love you? Would it help you to remind yourself daily that God does love you?
God Talk: “Jesus, I know you love me so much that I can’t understand it. Sometimes, I can’t even believe it. Please help me to remember every day that you love me. Thank you for your love that never ends. Amen.”
From Girlz Rock by Kristi Holl