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The LORD has appeared of old to me, saying: “Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you.” (Jeremiah 31:3)

When I think of the most precious provision that God has made for my salvation and the heavenly home which He is preparing for me, my heart sings out to Him songs of sincere praise and thanksgiving. My Savior Jesus Christ first loved me and gave Himself that I might have abundant and everlasting life and spend eternity in His presence when my earthly walk with Him is finished. As I look forward to the eternal riches that He has promised those who love Him, I am grateful for the earthly blessings that my God faithfully provides every day.
I rejoice to count myself among those who dearly love Jesus and, in my human frailty and dependence upon Him, seek to humbly and obediently serve others to honor and glorify my God. My mind cannot even begin to imagine the eternal joys that await those who have placed their faith and trust in Christ and are being molded by the Holy Spirit into His beautiful likeness. Thank You, Jesus, for the awesome promises that You have made to those who love You!



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