I think human love taints our perception of what true, faithful love really is. Do you agree? We know love to fade, to irritate, or even to leave. Then we hear “God loves Me,” and we smile and nod and appreciate those three little words without fully grasping the entirety of his love.
Newlyweds sparkle in the light of their new diamond shaped love. New mom’s glow in the radiant warmth of her heart snuggled safely in her embrace.
Love radiates a light within us. That’s the power of love. 😉👨🏻🎤🎶😂
In some cases, the sparkle of a diamond fades. Newborn bundles become toddlers. Deep love transforms into … work.
And then, again, we hear that “God loves me,” and we tally that love with the same love that is wringing our hearts and/or our nerves.
Heavenly Father, if there is one thing we can understand today, I pray, that one thing is the brightness of your love. Lord, you see it on us. You see it. Oh, Lord, open our eyes to see your light upon us! How brightly your love radiates within us! Down to the tips of our toes. Permeating a glow that cannot hide from your sight. God, you love us. You fill us with your love. And you shine the light of your love upon us. Inside and out, we are covered in the light of your love.
Oh, Heavenly Father, cause us to understand.
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. – James 1:17 (CSB)
Understanding your word brings light to the minds of ordinary people. -Psalm 119:130 (CEV)
Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD shines over you. -Isaiah 60:1 (CSB)