"I Love You"

“I love you,” I heard You whisper, when I hung my head in shame. 

“What was that?” I asked bewildered, expecting disappointment, condemnation, and blame—anything but love. 

“I love you.  I always have, and I always will.” 

As tears rolled down my cheeks, I grasped the weight of Your words.  In spite of all that I had done to break Your heart, You still loved me.  You never stopped loving me.

Wow! 

“Forgive me, Father,” I cried out.

“You are forgiven.  It is forgotten.”

Your peace immediately filled my spirit.

And from that day to this I have felt Your loving embrace every moment of every season of my life.  Through it all, You are right here with me, loving me. 

Thank you!

I love you, Abba.  Nothing and no one compares to You.  You are love and life is worth living because of You!