God is pleased with you

"The LORD takes pleasure in those who fear Him, In those who hope in His mercy."   

                                                                       Psalm 147:11  NKJV 

It is hard to believe that with all of the rules and regulations of following Jesus, that He loves us so deeply. Firstly, they are not rules and regulations, they are the directions and guidelines of God, written in the blood of Jesus, for our well-being: 

All scripture is  inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realise what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and, teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip His people to do every good work.' 

                                   2 Timothy 3:16-17 NLT

Secondly, God doesn't only direct us, He gives us His love on a daily basis. This love is directed to all of His people but, often He directs His love on a personal basis to us. And this is the purpose of this devotional today. I believe God wants you to realise that, He is so pleased with all you do for Him on a daily basis. Oftentimes, we do things for people and many times we receive no thanks. But God doesn't work that way, He is grateful for all you do in secret - the things you do for people when no one else can see. He sees this and His word for you today is, 'Thank you'.

Some of you have been doing something for someone and because of this, you have given them the will to live. You have visited them; prayed with them and just been there as a friend. They are so blessed because of this and grateful that you give them your time. God is grateful too and He will bless you because of it.

Some of you have gone that extra mile for people, putting their needs before your own. No one else may have noticed but, God has noticed and He wants to say, 'Thank you My child.'

There have been so many times when you wished you had someone to hold your hand, speak soft words of comfort and generally love you. Do you know something? He has been right there with you sitting by your side and giving you the strength to go a further mile.

You may be feeling rather sad today, even a little depressed but God says to you, 'Put your hope in Me, I'll pull you through' (Psalm 42:5. paraphrased.  

Just read and sing this song:

Jesus loves me, this I know, as He loved so long ago,

taking children on His knee, saying, 'Let them come to Me

                                   Anna Bartlett Warner

Today, you are that child, let Him love you and build you up.

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