How precious is your steadfast love, O God! All people may
take refuge in the shadow of your wings.
Psalms 36:7
It was cold, very cold, and for the Deep South, that is an
unusual happening, especially for so many days in a row. We might get a
spackling of cold, but not days and days of cold darkness. The weather was
mimicking my mood. I was feeling bleak that day. I was trying to fight the
depression, and self- condemnation in my heart and mind. I was grieving for
those departed, for relationships that had ended, and for mistakes I had made
in the past.
I sought the Lord, and gave Him my wretched mind. A healing
did not come immediately, but after a prayer, a short nap, some rigorous
exercise, and an important text message, did my mood resolve to sweet peace.
And I knew that text I received was actually a message from God. It was only
one word, but it was the word I needed. “Sweetheart!” The sender had called me, “Sweetheart.”
God loves us so much, and He wants us to take refuge in the
shadow of His wing. When we yield to Him, the battle of our minds; self-loathing,
worthlessness, loneliness and shame, we can become victorious in a healthy,
positive way, through Him.
God hears our prayers, and knows our hearts and minds. He
knows our suffering and pain. He loves us with an everlasting, steadfast love.
His love is not fickle, like earthly relationships can be. No matter how far or
fast we go, His love will reach us. No matter how high or low we go, His love
can reach those heights and depths. Even when we hide, His love will seek us
and find us.
When Valentine’s Day, is here, and there is no earthly
friend to call you sweetheart, I want you to know without a shadow of doubt,
there is one who loves you to death. He wants to give you peace of mind. He
wants you to know you are priceless. He wants you to know, all is forgiven. Let
Him talk His sweet words of love to you, just as He did for me on that bleak
day. His name is Jesus, and you my friend, are His precious sweetheart. He’s in
love with you.
Thank you Lord, for loving me at all times, in all places,
and in all ways. By the name of Jesus, I pray, Amen.
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