God Loves Me “even though”

Someone recently used the term ”even though” in a conversation with me, and it occurred to me that is a great description of how God loves us in Christ. Because of Jesus God loves us “even though” we are sinners. But that is too general let’s be honest and tell the truth about ourselves. God loves me even though I failed people. God loves me even though I walked away from Him. God loves me even though I hurt people I love and care about in my life.
Let’s switch it up, even though I fell He loves me. Even though I got to the place of wanting to take my own life He loves me. Even though I am proud arrogant and have broken all of the law as Jesus preached on the Sermon on the Mount, I am loved by my Father. And with all of the “even thoughs” in my life He has never left me never loved me any less and has always been sitting right there with me.

To know this kind of love is mind blowing and very humbling. To be able to show that to others is a tremendous gift. I pray today that you remember your Father loves you with all He is in spite of the “even thoughs” of your life. And I am not minimizing the pain and suffering those even thoughs cause people and the scars you may be walking with. But I am saying my fellow broken traveler in Christ, you are so loved and delighted in by your Father, regardless of the “even thoughs”. So rest and enjoy His “even though” love and grace for you today. I love you all!

#amazinggrace

Tom Crouse