My husband liked to say, "I love you." He never failed to say it. He was very loving and told me that he loved me. I received beautiful flowers (here they are inexpensive and abundant) and he always put lots of thought into gifts. He was a romantic. Me, I am a little pragmatic and practical, so sometimes, I am afraid, I didn't appreciate his thoughtfulness. I miss him and his kindnesses to me. I miss hearing his words of affection and adoration.
Recently, I found a post-a-note from him. It just said, "I love you," in big letters. It took my breath. I also found, after I returned to Tanzania, a card meant for our anniversary already purchased, and ready for our anniversary. He was so thoughtful and expressed it without shame.
How are we in our expression of love to our dear Lord? Do we tell Him we love Him? Do we express our love and gratitude to Him for His love to us? I think we neglect to say the words or show our love so many times. We get busy. We have to tell Him our needs. We think we have to say the common phrases with little meaning. We neglect to tell our beloved, "I love you." His love is eternal and is available and is unending. He tells us by His Word that He loves us. Over and over He tells us that he loves us so much and He shows us His love in so many ways. What about us?
His love letter to us is rarely read or meditated on.
He loves us.
He wrote us a huge book of love letters. Do we lose our breath when He says that He loves us? Do we appreciate His kindness to us and His affection to us? How do we show Him that we love Him? Yawn at His Word? Indifference?
HE LOVES YOU.
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I enjoyed reading this post very much. Convicting!
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