Believe God's Love and Dwell in it ~ Celebration Week ~ $25 Gift Card Give-Away ~ Winner of June's Book Give-Away

Let's celebrate ~ all images are from Google image

 

I hope you will bear with me today because I might seem to ramble.  I want to share a write moment with you as usual, plus there’s even more.  This is a celebration week for me, and I want to celebrate with you.  I’ll be giving away a $25 gift card as just a tiny token of my appreciation for you, readers and friends.  Plus, I’ll be announcing the winner of last week’s book give-away.  More about that after the meditation.

 

 

 

I figured out a long time ago that we are free to be our very best in an atmosphere of unconditional love.  Pure love, not because of anything we deserve, but because of the nature of the giver, brings out the best in us.

This revelation first came to me during a time when my small children and I were staying temporarily with my daddy between military moves.  He loved us being there with him.  Everything about us delighted him.  He loved the meals I prepared and relished our time together.  I thrived  in that atmosphere of love and acceptance.  It wasn’t due to anything I did or deserved.  It wasn’t because we were perfect.  It was due to the nature of his love for us.

There was no anxiety.

There was no self-condemnation.

There was no fear of failure.

 

Everything was covered with unconditional love.

 

Love covers all sins.  Proverbs 10: 12b

 

In our relationships and dealing with others, that kind of love is rare.

But, we as believers have something to celebrate.  God’s love for us is

 

 

unconditional.

 

 

Christ accepted death on the cross for us—for the unloved and unlovely and sinners of this world.  And the love that He demonstrated was more powerful that sin, more powerful that death, for Christ rose again to Life everlasting.  And He offers His Love to us.  (See John 3:16)

There is no greater love. (See John 15:13).

Christ has called us to share in His love.  He is our model, and He commanded us to live by the same principles when He gave us the greatest commandments. (See Matthew 22:36-40).

 

And we have known and believed the love that God has to us.  God is love: and he that dwells in love dwells in God, and God in him.  Herein is our love made perfect, that we many have boldness in the day of judgment:  because as he is, so are we in this world.  1 John 4:16-17

 

So are we in this world. 

If we believe God’s love for us, and accept His Love, then we can dwell in that love.

Dwell ~ where you are right now, whatever your circumstances

·         Stuck in traffic

·         Waiting in the doctor’s office

·         Short on money to pay the bills

·         Exhausted from a long day at work

 

Dwell in God’s unconditional love for you and cover your situation with His love.

 

My prayer for us is that we will accept God’s love for us, that we will realize it, and apply it to all circumstances in our lives.  You will experience yourself becoming the best you can possibly be because of His unconditional love.

 

 

 

Now, as promised, more reasons to celebrate.

1.  Congratulations to Jeanette Levellie, who is the winner of Michele Howe’s book, OneSize Fits All.   Many thanks to Michele for being our guest last week and graciously providing a copy of her book.  First Monday author meet and greets have been very popular this year.  Yes, I said year.

2. Happy Anniversary to Write Moments with God.  One year ago, June 13^th, with butterflies fluttering in my tummy, I posted the first meditation here.  Your unconditional love and encouragement has meant so much to me that today we can celebrate

* 95 posts

* almost 700 comments

* over 25,200 visits.  

I hope you’ve found encouragement, compassion,  and strength for your journey at Write Moments with God.

3. (I suppose I have to mention that June 12^th is my birthday.)

4. I also want to mention my devotional journal, God, Me, and Sweet Iced Tea which will finally be released on July 11, 2013.  It’s already on Amazon.  If you like this blog, you'll love God, Me, and Sweet Iced Tea and find it even richer and more refreshing.  Next month, I’ll be giving away copies of the devotional to celebrate its launch.

 

Now, what must you do to qualify for the $25 Amazon gift card.  It couldn’t be easier!  And I'll be thrilled to read all your lovely comments!

 

Leave a comment below about what you like about this blog.  I’ll leave the first one so you can click there.  Tell me what you will do to tell your friends and others about this give-away and Write Moments with God—such as through Facebook shares, Twitter, comments on your own blog, word of mouth.  Then, leave your email address (if I don’t have it already) so I can contact you if you win the random drawing.

Do this before 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 15, 2013.  The winner will be announced on June 17^th. 

God bless you and thank you for celebrating with me.