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Why on earth do I say God loves me?

Why on earth do I say God loves me? Part 2 I am not merely meditating on the principles of love and being uplifted by the profundity of an absolute, abstract quality. I can see that this would be a possibility. As someone who likes to think of themselves as a deep thinker, and someoneContinue reading “Why on earth do I say God loves me?”

Why on earth do I say God loves me?

Why on earth do I say God loves me? (As this is rather a long article, I’m posting it in 5 chunks on successive days) Part 1 I am sitting quietly alone in my room. If there was an observer, they would see nothing. Nothing outward happens, yet I say that, in my heart, IContinue reading “Why on earth do I say God loves me?”

Starting from a blank canvas

Starting from a blank canvas Of course, in reality this cannot be done. From the moment we are born, we start to accumulate the sum total of our life’s activity. Nevertheless, we understand the idea. A person comes to the realisation – either that they have gone terribly wrong, or simply that they could haveContinue reading “Starting from a blank canvas”

The problem of perfection

The problem of perfection If only he hadn’t said it. “You must be perfect as your Father in heaven is perfect”. I manage to be a good person quite easily. As I have lived a comfortable life and am blessed with quite a gentle, kind personality, I might even say that, on the whole, IContinue reading “The problem of perfection”

Faith

Faith I do believe, but more than I believe, I trust. I reach out my hand, and I know that I am alone, that no-one will take it, but still I trust that you see my outstretched arm, and you will touch my heart with your love, even though I did not touch you. ItContinue reading “Faith”

Opening prayer

Opening prayer “In simple trust, in silence and in stillness, in the quiet darkness, where strivings cease, you will know me.” Lord, I give myself into your keeping, my life into your hands. I will follow your guidance, and do as you say. May obedience become truly the same as loving you, for in obeyingContinue reading “Opening prayer”

Why do I love God?

Why do I love God? Because he first loved me. Before I ever knew him, he loved me. Knowing that meeting him would be the joy of my life, he called me to him, and continued to draw me with gracious acts of kindness till I heard his voice, looked up and saw him. BeholdingContinue reading “Why do I love God?”