Thursday, February 23, 2012

He loves us

I've read a bit by Jan Hatmaker lately and I have to say I like this woman. She is real, honest, and loves the Lord. Her book "Ms. Understood" speaks of God's love for the women that He created.
I was encouraged and challenged by the following:

God weaves His Spirit differently through every story. He intersects the lives of His daughters with unique favor. Every woman is crowned with a special honor from Christ. He loves you in a very personal, very individual way. Where and how He stepped into you time line was for you, and only you can tell of it. Make no mistake, you are highly favored. Mary delivered the Son, but the Son delivered you. It is not possible to be more privileged than that.
Sometimes God sweeps majestically into our lives with large motions and life-saving redemption. But He also loves us in quiet, sweet ways, and we fail to notice. "I Challenge you to notice the small occurences in your life," wrote Jacqueline Jakes. "The smell of water, the scent of soap, the cleanliness of your space,the warmth of sunlight, the still of night , the sound of music, the smile of a child,and the millions of events that make this life bearable and blessed."

You'll find these paragraphs and a few more on page 186-187 of her book, she concludes with:

..In the end, love will be the victor, triumphing over sin, hatred, all that was wrecked on earth. Every movement of God ever was motivated by love. No truth will change your life more than that. You may acknowledge His sovereignty or power. You might get His strength or plans for His kingdom. But until you accept you much He loves you, you really don't know Him at all.

Her ending of the book is:

It is time to give Jesus what He paid for:you. Whole, beautiful, healthy you. He'll fight for your honor and defend your cause. You just be. You just be the amazing, stunning woman you are. Celebrate your femininity. Enjoy it. Embrace every wonderful facet God instilled in you. Cherish all that is divine about being a girl, and then tilt your face toward heaven and bless the One who created you, treasured one. You are wonderful and beloved; God adores you. The end.


Fear not, for I have redeemed you;
I have summoned you by name; you are mine. Isaiah 43:1

He loves us, He really does!

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