INSPIRASUNS

It’s a little chilly here in SW Florida this morning. Yesterday I commented on the coolness of the morning as I made my way outside to chat with Father. Well, today, even more so. So much so that I grabbed a little throw blanket to snuggle under 🙂 . I sat down and pulled the blanket around me and looked up at some pretty amazing stars. I commented to Him how chilly it was and just then I noticed the big dipper in the sky above me. It just popped in the sky of lights. At that same time, I heard, “the warmth of His love”. I realized how warm I felt at that moment. Yes, it may have just been the blanket, however, I tend to think it was much more than that.

Yes, Father filled me with the warmth I needed this morning, even through the slight chill in the air. He fills me with that warmth regularly though. Those days when I’m feeling alone, feeling pouty or lost, He’s there to pick me up. He’s there to give me a hug or give me the kick in the pants I need to refocus and bring Him back to center. Through that, He shows me the warmth of His love and reminds me that He will always be here.

As I thought about my little warming moment this morning, I thought about how Father must have been with Jesus in the desert. I thought about how satan tried to test Jesus, and through it all Jesus stood strong and never waivered. I can only imagine the warmth that Jesus felt from His Father through that testing. I can almost visually picture Father standing in between satan and Jesus as a shield, as Jesus turned every statement back at satan in defiance. I wonder if God felt that same warmth of love as He watched His son slay the evil before Him.

Friends, through our challenges here on earth, let’s keep focused on the love that Father offers to us every day. The warmth of His love can overcome the chill and the cold that sometimes comes with those challenges we face. Lean into that love, and allow His warmth to fill your heart. Trust me, it feels pretty comfy cozy when you do.

Have a great day friends, continued prayers for the return of sweet Emily Rea.

Lamentations 3:22-23
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.