Love over all

My journey into the heart of God’s love

One thing I’ve come to understand in my walk with God—something I didn’t quite grasp before—is His love for me.

All my life, I’d only ever heard about God: a supreme being, the Maker of the universe, the King of kings, the Lord of lords.

And yes, He’s all of these things—and even more. He’s in a class of His own.

But I wasn’t really hearing about how God is love—and that God loves me.

I decided to give my life to Christ because I was constantly taught that if I didn’t accept Jesus as my Lord and Saviour, and confess with my mouth that He is Lord, then I’d end up in hell.

I can still remember the sermons every Sunday in my secondary school chapel.

That created a fear in my heart—one I didn’t admit.

It painted a picture of God in a certain light, and I struggled in my relationship with Him.

As much as those teachings were true, I’ve come to realise that it wasn’t until I felt, recognised, and understood the love of God that my relationship with Him truly changed.

That happened recently—it hasn’t even been a long time. But it has put so many things into perspective.

I realised I didn’t have to be a certain type of person for God.

I didn’t have to say certain things or act a certain way to be worthy of His love.

That hit me hard because I had always believed He loved only those who were doing big, great things for Him.

I always felt unworthy.

Why would He love me?

I’d see what many people—both online and around me—were doing for God, while I couldn’t even pray right, study my Bible consistently, or fully let go of certain sins.

And you’re telling me God loves me?

How?

It didn’t seem logical.

But it’s true.

God loves me.

He really, really does.

He doesn’t have to try.

He doesn’t fall in and out of love with me.

He simply loves.

That’s why, even before I was born, He foresaw that I would come into a world filled with sin and brokenness.

He knew I wouldn’t choose Him first.

He knew it would take me years to recognise and acknowledge Him.

And so, He came up with a brilliant—and very painful—plan. He sent His one and only Son to die for me, because He knew the only way I could be freed from sin was through the shedding of blood.

He watched His Son come to this earth, suffer, carry my sin, and die my death.

I can’t even imagine what that felt like.

But He did it—for me.

Romans 5:8 (NLT):

But God showed His great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.

That’s how great and deep God’s love for me is.

Now I don’t have to fear the wages of my sin. Because I’ve accepted Jesus, I have eternal life in Him.

Romans 6:23 (NLT):

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.

No matter how much I try, I can’t fully understand why God loves me this much. I did nothing to earn it.

He’s not asking for anything in return.

He’s not asking what I bring to the table.

But as this understanding grew, so did my doubts.

What about the times it seemed like God had forgotten me—those hospital visits, scans, surgery, and dark moments when my mental health was crumbling?

What about the days I was bullied in school?

Did God love me then?

Why did I have to go through all that if He really loved me?

But when I looked closely, I realised: God was with me in every trying, scary moment.

He kept me.

He healed me.

He sent people to check on me.

He sustained me.

Truly, nothing can separate me from the love of God.

Because before I was formed, He knew me.

He loved me.

Romans 8:35–39 (NLT):

Can anything ever separate us from Christ’s love? I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Friends, the Bible says that of faith, hope, and love, the greatest is love.

1 Corinthians 13:13 (NLT):

Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love.

There’s something about understanding God’s love

It strengthens your relationship with Him and deepens your faith.

But don’t get the wrong idea: God’s love doesn’t mean you won’t face difficulties. We’re told that in this world we will have trials, but we can take heart because Christ has overcome the world.

John 16:33 (NLT):

Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.

So, I’ve come with an invitation for you today:

You can only enjoy this unending, pure, and matchless love that your Father—Abba—has for you when you are His child.

And you become His child when you accept Jesus as your Lord and Saviour.

You must believe in your heart and confess with your mouth—not out of the fear of hell, but from the understanding that He loves you and that’s why He sent His Son to die for you.

If you’re willing to make this decision, please say after me:

Lord, thank You for loving me. Thank You for sending Your Son Jesus to die for my sins. Today, I believe in my heart and confess with my mouth that Jesus is Lord over my life. I accept Him as my Lord and Saviour—now and forevermore. Amen.

Congratulations if you’ve made this decision!

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Please do text me; I would love to pray for you and speak with you more on discipleship and how you can grow your relationship with God.

God loves you so much.

If you’ve been doubting it, take this as your reminder.

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