HE WANTS US

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

John 3:16 KJV

Have you ever felt like nobody loves you or wants you?  I felt that way for many years.  One day, God spoke to my heart and told me He loves me and He wants me.  Yes, when we feel all alone and feel like nobody cares about us, He wants us.  He loves us and wants us so much He gave His Son to die for us.

There are many children who are afraid of their parents and feel that their parents don’t love them or want them.  God loves these precious children and He wants them.  Several years ago, a little boy came to my home and said he was afraid to go home because his parents were drinking, screaming and cursing.

The little boy said that his parents hit him for no reason at all and that he runs and hides from them when they are screaming and drinking.  How that must hurt and break the heart of our Heavenly Father.  One day, parents will stand before a Holy God and give an account of how they raised their children.

However, it’s not just parents who need to love children and set an example for them.  Every one of us who comes in contact with children need to not only love them and want them but also set a good example for them.  Are we doing it?  Do children want to be around us or do they run and hide when they see us?

May God help us to be kind and loving to children because when we are kind and loving to them, not only do we make the children happy, we also make our Heavenly Father happy.  Let’s make a special effort to love children. 

Joanne Lowe

November 28, 2016