Testimonies of the Father’s Love
In this beautiful journey deeper into the Father’s heart over the last year, He has been giving me plenty of testimonies of His love for me. Things He accomplishes that demonstrate very clearly His delight in me and lavishing love toward me have been easier for me to see. Whether they are increasing in frequency or I simply have eyes to see, whereas I didn’t before, I’m unsure. One thing is certain: my confidence in His love toward me is growing at a rapid pace.
Just yesterday, a secret prayer was answered–spoken just days earlier. I was talking with the Lord as I completed household tasks earlier this week and told Him that more than anything, I desire to have a reputation as “a lover of Jesus.” I love Him fiercely (oh, Lord increase my love for You!), and desire for that to be what marks me.
A dear friend stopped by yesterday and mentioned that as she was introduced by the instructor of a class she is currently taking, it was shared that they both share a mutual friend, “Kelly Tarr. She is a lover of Jesus!” My friend (in typical fashion) emphatically replied, “Yes she is!”
The delight and jaw-dropped wonder that overcame me as she recounted the incident blessed me beyond words. That my Father, who knows the secrets of my heart when others don’t, would choose to not only let my desire be granted, but publicly, made my heart soar. His love for me is great! He is truly delighted in me, His daughter!
How often do things like this happen and we don’t give them notice? It is my desire to record these instances so that I can look back, especially on days when the enemy tempts me to believe the lie that the Father is displeased with me, and worship Him.
These are testimonies of His love– evidence, affirmation, proof of His love toward us.
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as per a friend’s recent prompting, i started a quest to understand more fully His heart towards me…you know, that Zephaniah 3 quality of celebratory love that only could come from Him. so as I’ve been reading scripture, i’ve been writing down statements that pertain to His perspective of me (such as: You have chosen me. I am redeemed. I am abundantly free in You. I am the focus of Your love…) i started in ephesians – and i’ve been humbled, encouraged, strengthened by what i’ve found. thank you for sharing your words, your testimony of His love. it is chain-breaking to hear about others’ experiences in recognizing and receiving His love…it propels me to keep looking and embracing it…for we are wrapped all up in it, aren’t we?
It’s taken forever to respond to this–forgive me! These words found in Scripture are so powerful…transforming! I believe He’ll speak to your heart and bring healing…