Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers and overwhelms all transgressions [forgiving and overlooking another’s faults]. -Proverbs 10:12 AMP
~This morning, during my devotional hours, God comforted me with this verse. He reminded me…that He’s not like most people. He doesn’t focus on the bad in His children. It’s easy for Him to overlook our faults or areas where we need growth because of the overwhelming love in which He feels for us.
He calls us worthy and delights to be with us. He has put His very Spirit in us and He ministers to and through us. Because of His love, He is relaxed in our presence- Zephaniah 4.
I realized God is not nearly as tight chested around me as I am with Him. When Stephen and I were dating…he was much more relaxed around me than I was with him. I would sit up as stiff as starch and he’d have his arm loosely draped across my shoulders. It was only when I began to believe him when he told me that he loved me, that I felt peace around him. I noticed all the kind things he’d do for me and that opened up my heart.
A week or so ago, my husband suggested I read the book of Proverbs. I was having trouble receiving correction due to some hidden insecurities based on lies. As I thought about interactions that I’ve recently had with a dear family member…I realized Stephen was onto something. So I picked up the book of Proverbs the next day (in secret because I didn’t want my hubby to know he was right lol) and since then I’ve found such little treasures in them.
My choice to be humble has lead to blessings being added unto me. The funny thing about God’s kind of love is that once it’s received…it purifies the hidden man of the heart. Behavioral changes become grace-charged…as easy as breathing. As one of my favorite counselors says, “anyone who doesn’t feel loved is going to be mean.”
I hope you find a treasure from God today. He’s constantly wanting to enrich our souls with abundant life and bless us with everything Jesus died for us to have 🌈🌸👑⭐️
~If you are in need of someone to talk to and confide in, I am a certified Christian Life Coach. I would be happy to be a comforting hand on your journey of discovering the love of God and his good purposes for you!
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