02/02/2024
Relationships fail, friendships struggle or end, divorces happen, loved ones pass away, and true love often seems hard to find. When real life happens, we often feel disappointed and alone.
Although earthly relationships can add to our happiness, they should never be what determines it. If our happiness and satisfaction in life hinge on earthly love or perfect relationships, we’ll always feel disappointed and quite possibly unhappy and lacking joy.
Jesus shares about His unconditional and endless love for His children.
John 15:9
“I have loved you just as My Father has loved Me. Stay in My love.”
Jesus calls us to realize how much we are loved, just as the Father loves His Son, and let ourselves embrace the immensity of it.
John 15:11
Jesus explains why it’s so important to recognize, embrace and abide in His love for us, by saying,
“I have told you these things so My joy may be in you and your joy may be full.”
You see, it’s His love alone that can bring true joy to our hearts and happiness into our lives. God’s joy is the real love we all long for, but sometimes we look for and expect to find it in all the wrong places.
Dear Lord, help me remember and embrace the overwhelming love You have for me. I know You hear the desires of my heart, but help me believe You have good plans for me and that in Your love, I can feel joy and happiness every day of the year. Help me always remember that no matter what, your love is enough.
John 16:24, “Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.”