When You Tell God You Love Him
“I love You, Father.”
When I say this short sentence, it changes my day. Every time I express my love for my heavenly Father, silently or out loud, it makes my heart happy.
Whether I’m making sales calls, writing my weekly column, loading the dishwasher, preparing for my Women of the Word group, or dealing with difficult relationship issues … Whenever I pause to tell my heavenly Father how much I adore Him, even the most challenging task or the most painful trial feels less overwhelming.
The simple act of expressing my love for God – for the all-powerful, yet all-merciful, God – gives me a broader view of God’s sovereignty in the midst of a trial. It helps me to see my earthly relationships more clearly, including my role in conflicts. My outlook and mood become brighter, more joyful and hope-filled.
When we take our focus off our feelings, our mundane tasks, our trials – off us – and place our focus on Someone so big, so powerful, and so loving, we see everyone and everything differently.
No matter what I’m going through, I can worship God “in the waiting” because I trust His love for me. Almighty, holy, incredible God – my heavenly Father – loves me. This is why I can’t help but tell Him what He means to me.
I suspect my female readers might find it easier to express their love. But what if we recalled several passages in Psalms where David, a brawny man’s man, had no problem recognizing and declaring his solid love for God? Including Psalm 18:1 (ESV):
I love you, O Lord, my strength.
So try it.
In your own words or using David’s, tell God you love Him, keeping in mind all the reasons why you do. And if you can, declare it out loud!
Did you feel it?
When you expressed your love for your heavenly Father, did you become more aware of His presence – and sense His profound love for you?
How could telling the God of the universe, the Creator of all things – your Father – “I love You” throughout your day change your relationship with Him? How could it change your day? How could it change you?
During Father’s Day week, why not accept the Tell-God-I-love-You challenge for seven consecutive days and discover the difference it can make?
Spend time thanking God for specific ways He has shown up for you. I know some of your trials were painful and didn’t have a good ending. But, if you can (with the Holy Spirit’s help), ask God to reveal how He loved you and carried you through those times.
And allow His love for you to bring healing where you need it most.
What about you?
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I took what you wrote to heart. I have found that when I express my love for my husband, I tend to notice the little irksome things he may do a little less. While I certainly pray frequently, I do tend to forget to say I love you, Father. Just saying it now, I feel a lighter in my step as I traipse through my day.
God bless you, Sheryl!
I love your comment for two specific reasons, Karen.
Thank you for reminding us that even expressing our love for others changes how we respond to them, even when they’re not at their best.
AND .. I appreciate your taking my devotion to heart!
God bless you, too, Karen. Thank you for stopping by Today Can Be Different!
During Father’s Day week, why not accept the Tell-God-I-love-You challenge for seven consecutive days and discover the difference it can make?
I talk to Jesus throughout the day. I also love humming hymns either outloud or quietly which always keep me grounded.
During the last few years, I’ve been more connected to my husband and not finding fault whenever he does or says something I don’t particularly appreciate. There are many times when I feel the Lord telling me to be silent.
Well done, Sandra. Staying connected to God throughout the day is the very best way to have a wonderful day — and, as you mentioned, to stay grounded throughout our day.
And … God also tells me to “be silent.” OFTEN. 😉
Thank you again, Sandra, for stopping by Today Can Be Different!
This is so true! When we acknowledge our love for the Lord to Him who loved us first, all is well, no matter what our circumstances might be, because His love for us is unconditional, and so ours should be for Him! “I love the LORD, for He has heard my voice—my appeal for mercy.” Psalm 116:1. I also show my love for Him through song! “The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise Him, my father’s God, and I will exalt Him.” Exodus 15:2. He is my strength and stronghold and refuge in days of trouble! “GOD the Lord is my strength; He makes my feet like those of a deer; He makes me walk upon the heights! For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments.” Habakkuk 3:19. Thanks Sheryl!
Glory!! Amen!
Powerful verses, Kim. I love every single one.
Thank you so very much for dropping by Today Can Be Different again and leaving another great comment. I appreciate you!
AND … thank you, Kim, for sharing my devotion on the POTSy Praise page on Facebook!