Because He Loves Me
“Unacquaintedness with our mercies [and] our privileges… makes us go heavily, when we might rejoice; and to be weak, where we might be strong in the Lord… This is the will of God, that he may always be eyed as benign, kind, tender, loving, and unchangeable. Let, then, this be the saints’ first notion of the Father – as one full of eternal, free love towards them.” (John Owen, Of Communion with God)
“If we’re not completely convinced that his love is ours right now – fully and unalterably ours – we’ll always hide in the shadows, focusing on our performance, fearing his wrath… His love doesn’t fluctuate from day-to-day. It was settled the moment he set it upon you before the foundation of the world.” (Elyse Fitzpatrick, Because He Loves Me)
#410-418 of 1,000 gifts
the love of Christ
the fact that the Father loves me like He loves His Son!
His love forming my identity regardless of any other person
an overcast summer morning
friends’ willingness to watch Christian for me
playdates
banana bread
worship music
sharing in others’ joy
Oh, I absolutely LOVE that quote by Elyse Fitzpatrick. It resonates with me, even several years after coming out of a performance-based church fellowship. It brings back a flood of emotion…
Our Heavenly Father loves us when we are unlovable, and the fact we can have the privilege of holiness because of the love of Christ is enough to bring tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing this morning, Anna!
you know what’s funny? i just read your about me page and saw you attend a sovereign grace church. my husband has been in contact with sovereign grace about church planting with them… love them.
I love that quote! God has been showing me and teaching me SO much about his love lately – it is a life-changing experience, I can say that for sure. And He has used a lot of Elyse Fitzpatrick! Her parenting book and the chapters about Christ’s righteousness, then the first 4 chapters of Counsel from the Cross – it’s all building on the same theme in my heart, if that makes any sense at all. And since I just read this, I ordered the book the quote is from for my Kindle. Great vacation reading! 
Beautiful quotes – thanks for giving me that substantial food for thought today. Found you over at Ann’s place. Have a blessed day.
Beautiful quotes! What a wonderful list of gifts. I love banana bread! Sharing in others’ joy… that is wonderful!
Wonderful quotes, is there anything better to be thankful for than the Father’s love, the rest is just icing on the cake! Thanks for stopping by my blog today!
What beautiful and encouraging quotes! Thanks for sharing!
I read this over several times. It was such a warm and needed reminder today. He is so good.
Love those quotes! =D
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love those overcast summer mornings. worship music, joy. your gifts are delightful. glad to have found you today.