Hope Lutheran Church in Warren, Michigan

We often think of God and think of a Father's love. We think of the great love that God has for us and it moves us.  However, maybe we underestimate what that love does for, in, and to us. Let me explain.

The Father's love for us changes us.  Our love back to Him - our love for Him grows and grows as we live in his love forus.  We may not always be aware of it, because we hide it away.  We hide it away because we cannot express it to Him in person.  But one day when we are reunited with Him it will all pour out. 

It is kind of like children of soldiers gone to war.  Their love for their dad is tucked away, because dad isn't there to receive it.  It is too painful to live with that depth of love on the surface while absent from the one we love.  But then, one day, dad comes back and the hidden love overflows. 

I have included a link that shows the overflowing love of loved ones who have been separated by war.  Click below, and as you watch,think of that day when you will turn and see your Father, and on that day a life of hidden love will overflow in a joy that will never know an end! Imagine the Father's love holding you forever, and your heart's burden of love pouring out to the One who has always love you the best!

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This One!

"How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!"   1 John 3:1

 Don't forget there's Homework:

+When you feel alone or unloved, remember the Father's love for you.  One day you will get to pour out all your love in person! 

+Until then, pour out some of that love on someone around you who needs it today!

Prayer Requests:

+Pray the Lord's love upholds and buoys us through life, especially those who fight the ongoing battle of cancer - Pete, Nancy and Carl.

+Ask the Lord to give you someone to love in His name.

Jesus is our Hope!

+ Pastor John+