Time Out for the Spirit

When You Doubt God's Love

"Therefore My Father loves Me". . . .—  John 10:17

Reflect: It was a beautiful day. As I headed home at the end of it, I heard two young girls giggling. They were sprawled on the lawn, pulling petals out of a daisy and chanting. He loves me . . . he loves me not . . . he loves me . . .

Silly game, I said to myself. Someday they’ll know that true love isn’t ruled by chance.

But you know, old as I am, I’m often just as foolish when it comes to God’s love for me. I get a raise at work; God loves me. My hours get cut back; He loves me not. I get a good grade on my test; God loves me. I can’t get into a class I want; He loves me not.

How silly of me! Why don’t I remember that God loves me all the time, that even my disappointments are part of the love? I don’t need a daisy to tell me that!

—Janice L. Hansen  

Pray: "It's true, Father, that my understanding of Your love is sometimes that silly. Thank You for Your Word that assures me of Your love in all circumstances."

Do:  Pull the petals off a flower and with each one declare, “He loves me, He loves me, He loves me . . .”