Children and pets have a way of showing God’s love like no other. We can learn volumes from them.

#1 Do you feel wonderfully made? Or does the reflection in your mirror set the tone for your day? Your own negative talk can pull you under the rug before you leave the house.

“I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
Marvelous are Your works,
And that my soul knows very well.” Psalm 139: 14

HINT: Before looking in the mirror or replaying bad thoughts in your head, work up a great big smile and repeat the verse above. Remind yourself you are God’s child and He loves you more than you can ever know. Trust me, it works!

Here are some inspiring verses about God’s love for you.

#2 Do you love others unconditionally?

“This is my commandment, that you love one another, as I have loved you…you are my friends if you do whatever I command you.” John 15:12,14

HINT: Give your world a smile. Seriously! It is free to give. Very few will not return it. For many, your smile will make their day; they need to know someone cares.

Two precious friends’ funerals were this week. One lady in her 90’s and a man in his 50’s. Both lived for Jesus through hardships and blessed times as well. Their influences will endure for years. They felt loved by Jesus; they gave His love to others.

Do you always greet others with a smile? Only through Jesus’ love in our hearts can we touch our world.

#3 Are you learning to be thankful in all things?

“Thank God in everything (no matter what the circumstances). Be thankful and continually give thanks to God; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Amplified

Are you in the throes of an illness, dealing with work or social issues, the heartbreak of relationships, family problems? We each are facing real issues today, God’s love is the only cure. Ask God to restore the love He has put in you. He wants to help you trust Him, forgive, heal physically and spiritually.

HINT: You cannot do this by yourself. There is only one solution. We need God to work in and through us every day.

. “Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me, and know my anxieties; And see if there is any wicked way in me, And lead me in the way everlasting.” Psalms 139:23-24

As I close this note, I am praying this prayer above for you (and myself).  I hope you feel God’s love for you. It cannot be measured. It is always available.

Sending you love as I look forward to hearing from you this week.