God Has Not Forgotten You: When Life Is Turned Upside DownSample

Resting in His Love

Did you know that God loves you like no one else can? His love for you is so great it is beyond understanding. What’s more, it’s unconditional. It is not based on your appearance, your intelligence, the color of your skin, what neighborhood you live in, or whether you’re rich or poor. It’s not even based on how you live your life—what you do or don’t do, good or bad. God’s love for you is constant. It is unfailing, unwavering, and immovable; completely perfect, pure, strong, and everlasting.

There is nothing more assuring than God’s love. It is something we can always count on, and it is sufficient for our every need, even while navigating such uncertain times. For instance, because God loves us, He will be with us always, promising never to leave nor forsake us (see Hebrews 13:5). He will show His goodness in countless ways. He will pour out His mercy on us again and again. He will protect us and provide all we need to see us through every trial until we are safely ushered into heaven to be with Him for all eternity. Isn’t that assuring?

As you look at your circumstances in light of God’s love, you—like the apostle Paul—will be able to say with confidence, “For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 8:38-39). You have His full attention because He loves you. So don’t allow stress and anxiety to rule in your heart. Choose today to rest completely in His love.

Taking back your life

1. Why is it so important to know the extent of God’s love, especially when facing such a stressful time, tragedy, loss, or an unclear future?
2. Romans 5:8 says, “But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” What does this verse say about the extent of God’s love?
3. Pray and thank God for His unconditional love toward you. Let Him know how confident you are in His love and in His ability to help you through this difficult time. You might say something like this: “Lord, You love me so much. Even though my life circumstances have changed, Your love for me has not changed. Your plans for my life have not changed. Everything is right on track according to Your will. No matter what is going on around me, I will continue to praise You, trust You, and rest in Your love.”