From American theologian, Fulton J. Sheen: “God does not love us because we are valuable. We are valuable because God loves us.”
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God’s eternal love seeks
Intimate relationships
No longer standing back
Feeling love as He speaks
Our Lord loves each of us
Stepping forward with faith
Accepting His sincere truth
Our God, never to mistrust
When darker times arrive
Opening hearts to our Lord
Never to feel forsaken
Trusting, abiding, alive
Our Father always cares
Hearing faithful prayers
Watching trusting steps
Feeling moments of despair
Flowing from Heaven above
To a stable’s manger
Witnessing from a cruel Cross
God’s Grace delivers His love
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From John 15:8-9: “My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit and become My disciples. As the Father has loved Me, so I have loved you; abide in My love.
Richard Rohr: “Prayer is not changing God’s mind about us or about anything else, but allowing God to change our mind about the reality right in front of us (which we usually avoid or distort).”
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Carole, I appreciate you sharing these words from Richard Rohr. Indeed, prayer is one of God’s methods to change us.
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Beautiful.
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Thank you Bonnie. Praying for you and many others. God’s peace!
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Blessings.
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Well said. God promises that He’ll never forsake us, but it’s funny how quickly we desert Him when things are going well or when new problems arise, forgetting all that He has done for us before.
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Diana, I really appreciate your thoughts. God’s peace!
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When darker times arrive, we do “Open… hearts to our Lord” and we try “Never to feel forsaken,” because He is always with us. Praise the Lord! Our faith will see us through.
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Amen! You added an exclamation point to the poem Thanks so much Jan. God’s peace!
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God’s Peace to you, too, Richard. ♥️
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