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Don't You Love Me
So then, those who suffer according to God's will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good -
1 Peter 4:19
Also Read
2 Corinthians 5:10;Romans 14:10;Ephesians 6:8
A handicapped girl with leg braces became discouraged with her condition and wished she could quit her physical therapy. One day when her father insisted that she continue, she fell into his arms and asked, "Daddy don't you love me just the way I am?" knowing how she felt he hugged her and replied, "Yes, honey, I love you just the way you are. But I love you too much to let you stay that way."
God loves each of us just the way we are- imperfections and all. He loves us even though we struggle with sin. He has forgiven us and accepted us because we have received Jesus Christ as our Savior. But He loves us too much to let us remain as we are. The Lord wants to change us. In our struggles against sin and through our sufferings, He desires to develop our character so that we become more like Christ. And He wants to reward us when we stand at the judgment seat of Christ to 'receive the things done in the body…whether good or bad.' (2 Corinthians 5:10)
So dear friends, as you face life's difficulties, remember that God loves you, and He wants to use the tests and trials you are experiencing to make you a better person. If you keep that truth in mind, you will be able to follow Peter's admonition to "commit" yourself to the Lord, and continue "doing good."
God's love accepts us as we are, |
