That love which was weary, hungry, tempted, scorned, scourged, buffeted, spat upon, crucified, pierced - which fasted, prayed, taught, healed, wept, sweated, bled, died. That love will eternally embrace you.' Richard Baxter, hymn writer, imprisoned preacher
Here is something better than a cool breeze on a scorching day, better than snowflakes at Christmas, better than your favourite friend, better than your birthday...
The King of Kings, Maker of Heaven and Earth, the Centre of everything, the Prince of Peace, the Saviour of the world, the Lion of Judah, the Son of God, the Ruler, our great High Priest, the Healer, the Author and Perfecter of our faith, the Light of the world, the Good Shepherd, the Deliverer, our Protector, the Way the Truth and the Life.
Adores, has the greatest affection for, is totally committed to, is faithful to, is always there for, believes in, trusts, sees the best in, will help and guide, gives everything He has for, is always thinking about, delights in, is devoted to, respects, enjoys, is passionate about.
Yes you, the unique combination that makes you who you are, your past, your present, your future, your hopes and dreams, your failures, your mistakes, your what ifs and might have beens, your courage, your kindness, your tears, your laughter, your good days and bad days, your strength, your weariness, your destiny. He loves you.