April 2012

My friend said a funny thing yesterday. She said, “He loves you to pieces.” I know Jesus loves me, but that struck me as such a funny way to put it. I might say that to a puppy, a kitten, or an adorable baby. I’ve probably said that to my own when they were little.

I looked into my concordance and found 770+ references to God’s love. He must love me a lot to tell me so many times. He says He loves me like His child. I love my own children even when they are unlovable. I do “love them to pieces.” I would do most anything to make them happy. I am God’s child. Jesus has made it possible to go to the Father and say, “Abba Father” (the equivalent of saying, “Daddy”). Imagine that!!! God loves me the same way I love my children, only more. I find it hard to conceive, but if He says it, I believe it! He is here with me. I am His child. He does “Love me to pieces” and will continue to love me forever. “His Love endures forever” (1 Chronicles 16:34, 41; 2 Chronicles 5:13; 20:21; Psalm 107:1; 118:1; 136:1; Jeremiah 33:11).

I hope you all have a wonderful day. Irma Jane Fritz-Zager