God loves us when we can’t feel it, and when we are lost. He loves us in the dark hour, and in the light. There isn’t an unlovable aspect of our being—just aspects that struggle in this fallen world.

Love is able to see, to understand, and provide mercy in all of our struggle. Love requires an understanding of who we are, what we need, and how our hearts were designed. God is aware of all of this—and he loves us.

“ The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.” Zepheniah 3:17

I go to think it, and the thought was known. I blink and it was caught with delight. I want to slump in rest, and my needs where already comprehended.

To have every move, thought, need and desire known tells us we are delighted in. Who would care to know every detail? Not to control or monitor, but to release and free. Yahweh. “Even before a word is on my tongue, behold, O Lord, you know it altogether.” Psalm 139:4

I am known beyond measure as God sees me. He keeps his eye on his beloved.

God: “My child, you are a light to everyone around you. Not as a chore, but because I have designed you that way. Once you encountered my words, my promises, my spirit—you were changed. You keep on shining, it is who you are.”

Just like a city on a hill, were made to pronounce God! What a gift and affirmation of our worth. It is through our daily living and breathing “on the hill” that the world will see more.

“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 5:14-16

There are a people who have been created and sustained. They have been followed throughout ages and kept under the wing of God. Through trouble and confusion, He has looked with favor and delight upon them.

In trust, and sometimes confusion, they have circled around God who was faithful. When it looked bleak, the greatest rescue plan was enacted, and the worth of the people was made known. You are one of those people. Seen, cared for, paid for in blood and listened to intently. The coming days will see you crowned and freed from tears.

“He crowns the humble with victory” Psalm 149:4

When there is love you want to be in its presence, know its embrace and understand its strength. No matter the circumstances befalling you, the actions you have taken, or the distress you are in, nothing separates you from such a love.

Although it may not be felt, you are still well within the comforting walls of His love. He has chosen to secure you. “…nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus…” Rom 8:39