10 Unexpected Ways He Shows His Love
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By answering when you ask:
Not-so-obviously-love Notes:
In doing some digging through past experiences a friend once
There’s something about a written letter that we’ve forgotten
asked me, “Did you ask God where He was during that?” I hadn’t,
about in the age of texting, emails and instant messaging. A
and so it was recommended to just ask. The Bible tells us to bring all
handwritten letter, even if just to tell you, “I’m thinking about you
of our cares and worries to Him, and when I asked I got this answer.
today and the pets are fed,” does something good for your heart.
“I was there with you, holding you close, my precious daughter.”
Dessert:
Worship:
I know there’s a cliché that all women love chocolate, but all
That moment when your favorite song comes on the
women, I think, love fancy desserts. You know, the ones that
radio at just the right time, sending you into a moment
most grocery stores now carry in the bakery section? They look
of reflection, relaxation, praise, etc. Sometimes we just
like they could be served at a five star restaurant. When one of
need those reminders of how great and loving our God is!
those shows up at home without prompting, that’s true love.
A Rainbow:
When the diaper bag gets packed:
Every time it rains I praise him because after the rain comes a
It’s really nice to be getting ready to go somewhere and
refreshed Earth, so birds can chirp, the ground can be quenched
to find that the kids are ready to go and the diaper bag
and life can grow. On the days I get to see a rainbow I’m
is packed. It seems like those are the last things to get
thankful for His mercy and promise to never flood the Earth
done before running out the door, because you’re now
again, and praise Him for being a God who keeps His promises.
late, so to have it done for you is such a stress reliever!
Our Children:
When he stands up for you:
As I watch my kids grow they become more and more of a gift from
As the kids enter their teenage years, or even earlier sometimes,
God to me. There’s no escaping that being a parent is one of the
there’s this mystical thing that happens when they all of
most challenging and important roles a person can have. And on
a sudden know more than you. There are arguments and
the days when you want to cry, God gives you those little arms to
talking back that ensue, and there’s nothing sexier than
wrap around your neck and the little words of, “I love you,” to hear.
when a husband sticks up for his wife to his own kids. A simple,
It helps me understand a little more what He feels as our heavenly
“That’s my wife first, and your mother second, so you better
father when we disobey or cause angst, and yet He still loves us.
show some respect,” can send the butterflies fluttering!
A flat tire:
Something sacred:
Ok, hear me out. While a flat tire is undoubtedly annoying,
It’s so hard when nothing is your own anymore. Your clothes, shoes,
they’re a blunt reminder that not only is God in control, but that
cup, fork, lap, chair, phone…it all gets taken and claimed by the
sometimes as superwomen Moms, we still need to be taken
little ones. When your husband gives you time alone, or a chance
care of. Trying to change a flat tire while wrangling the kids is
to hide or have something all to yourself, it’s a beautiful thing,
impossible, so we must do something we all hate – ask for help.
and one that makes you feel refreshed and like an adult again.
The next time you get a flat, thank Him for it.
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