Dec 16, 2007

Father's love letter

A friend sent this :"chapter and verse" email; perhaps it will make you smile, as it did me.


You may not know me, but I know everything about you. Psalm 139:1

I know your ups and downs, and your deepest longings. Psalm 139:2

I guard your path, and I’m familiar with all your ways. Psalm 139:3

Even the very hairs on your head are numbered. Matthew 12:7

For you are made in my image and blessed. Genesis 1:27,28

In me you live and move and have your being. Acts 17:28

For live in my presence, and you are my offspring. Acts 17:28

I knew you even before you were conceived. Jeremiah 1:4-5

I chose you when I planned creation. Ephesians 1:11-12

You were not a mistake, you are on purpose! For my good purpose. Psalm 139:15-16

I have made all men brothers. Acts 17:26

I have been with you since the day you were born. Psalm 71:6

I have been misrepresented by those who claim to know me, but don't. John 8:41-44

I am not distant and angry, but I am unchanging Love itself. 1 John 4:16

I love you so much, I call you my sons. 1 John 3:1

Simply because you are my child and I am your Father. 1 John 3:1

I give more generously than even your earthly father. Matthew 7:11

For I am the perfect Father. Matthew 5:48

Every good gift that you receive comes from my hand. James 1:17

For I am your provider and I meet all your needs. Matthew 6:31-33

My plan for you is a future of peace and hope. Jeremiah 29:11

Because my love for you is endless, always. Jeremiah 31:3

You can run, but you can’t hide from my love. Psalms 139:1-12

And I rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17

I will do you good, because that is my nature. Jeremiah 32:40

Honor me and discover yourself as my treasured possession. Exodus 19:5

I desire to establish you with all my heart and all my soul. Jeremiah 32:41

Just ask, and I will show you great and marvelous things. Jeremiah 33:3

If you seek me with all your heart, you will find me. Deuteronomy 4:29

Delight in me and I will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4

I work through you to achieve, as your desires, my good purpose. Philippians 2:13

My love supports you more than you could possibly imagine. Ephesians 3:20

I establish the good works I have given you to do. 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

As Father I comfort you, so you may know how to comfort others in their troubles. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Find me closest to you when your heart is breaking. Psalm 34:18

As a shepherd carries a lamb, I carry you close to my heart. Isaiah 40:11

And all the pain, dearth, sorrow will be wiped away. Revelation 21:3-4

I am your Father, and I love you even as I love my son, Jesus. John 17:23

For in Jesus, my love for you is revealed. John 17:26

He is the exact representation of my nature. Hebrews 1:3

He came to demonstrate that I am on your side! Romans 8:31

And to assure you I am not keeping track of your sins in a little black book. 2 Corinthians 5:18-19

Jesus came so that you and I could be reconciled. 2 Corinthians 5:18-19

His life, death, and resurrection was the ultimate expression of my love for you. 1 John 4:10

If you recognize Christ, you recognize me. 1 John 2:23

And nothing – past, present, or future, can separate you from my love. Romans 8:38-39

Come home and I'll throw the biggest party heaven has ever seen. Luke 15:7

I have always been, and will always be, your Father. Ephesians 3:14-15

My question is, Will you be my child? John 1:12-13

I am waiting for you. Luke 15:11-32

Love, Dad

1 comment:

Kim said...

wonderful Sandi!
Thanks for posting.