“We Love Him Because He Loved Us First“
Let me begin by telling you a Love Story. This is not your typical love story, but a story about a Father and His Son. The Father had many children whom he loved very much, however this Son was highly favored by the Father because of his goodness and obedience. The Son had a deep respect for His Father and also for His brothers and sisters.
All of the Father’s children were cherished and taught while they lived in His presence. Because of the Father’s deep love for His children He desired that they would have the opportunity to become like Him and enjoy Eternal blessings.
The Father presented a plan to His children that would give them a physical body and a mortal experience. This plan would also allow each child to govern themselves and make their own choices through the gift of Agency.
The Father knew that His children would make many mistakes that would bring disappointment and heartache. He also knew they would experience, sickness, disabilities, tragedies and even death. These things were necessary for their growth and development. Part of this glorious plan included a Savior who would pay the price for all men’s sin and suffering so that the Father’s children could return and live with him again if they were repentant and obedient to His laws and commandments.
I can’t imagine the depth of Love that the Father and the Son feel for each of us who are here on earth experiencing mortality. How agonizing it must have been for the Father to watch His Only Begotten Son suffer and die for the salvation of all of His children. How agonizing it must have been for Christ to bleed from every pore and die on the cross. I have often wondered how many drops of blood did he spill for me.
These great sacrifices were made for YOU and for ME! Because of Love….. Perfect Love! A Love that none of His children can fully understand.
I have a testimony of the truthfulness of this Love story. I know these things to be true! I know the Father and the Son love each one of us with an Eternal Love!
Love is Powerful! Love can heal broken hearts! Love brings forgiveness! Love gives second chances! Love can change the World!
Give Love and Love will come back to you!!!
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