• Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • Legal Information
  • Privacy Policy
  • Home
  • Start Here
  • Speaking
  • Healthy Spirituality Store
  • Resources
  • Bio
  • Healthy Spirituality Gift Guide

For God So Loved the World – Lectio Divina

September 14, 2014 By Jean Wise

For God so loved the world

that he gave his only Son,

so that everyone who believes in him

may not perish,

but may have eternal life.

John 3: 16

healthyspirituality.org

For God so loved the world…

Lord, there isn’t much more I can say after reading, pondering, holding these words near my heart.

You just didn’t love the world – you SO loved the world.

You didn’t just give us your son – he was your ONLY son.

Staggering sacrifice.

Amazing love.

You gave us your all in order to give us even more – eternal life with you.

Forgive my time of neglect, anger and doubt.

Thank you for your mercy and grace for the times I whine, beg, and bargain.

Gratitude surrounds my heart for your compassion, understanding and acceptance of my wandering ways.

You so loved the world.

You so loved each of us.

You so loved insignificant wisp of breath and blip of time – me.

You, who is love, gave us love so we can love with you forever.

 

Share this post:

Share on Facebook Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn Share on Email

Filed Under: lectio divina

Comments

  1. marthaorlando says

    September 14, 2014 at 7:43 pm

    “Forgive my time of neglect, anger and doubt.
    Thank you for your mercy and grace for the times I whine, beg, and bargain.”

    Jean, I just now read your post, and how I needed your gracious reminder. I’m so glad He forgives when I forget just how gracious He is. Love and blessings!

    • blankJean Wise says

      September 14, 2014 at 8:31 pm

      Thanks Martha. I do whine and complaint a lot to God and am in awe that he always welcomes me back with open arms! God is so good.

  2. blankLynn Mosher says

    September 14, 2014 at 5:53 pm

    Oh, yes, Jean! Amen and amen!

    • blankJean Wise says

      September 14, 2014 at 8:30 pm

      Thanks Lynn. Amen!

  3. blankCeil says

    September 14, 2014 at 4:34 pm

    Hi Jeanie! May I just say that I am very thankful for the ‘insignificant wisp and blip’ that you are. And if I appreciate you, how much more God? BIG time!!
    It is absolutely right to thank his for his Son and the great sacrifice he made for us. It is unfathomable. Unreasonable. But that’s our Father for you. Full of love and full of surprises. May he continue to surprise you with his gifts of wisdom and expression.
    Blessings,
    Ceil

    • blankJean Wise says

      September 14, 2014 at 8:30 pm

      wow your words are so encouraging to me, Ceil. Thank you so much. I am thankful God brought us together. We learn from each other’s words too. Thank you for your blessing. It means a lot.

Healthy Spirituality – a sacred space to nurture your faith, grow closer to God, and belong to a community, walking together on life’s journey. This blog is written by author, speaker and retreat leader Jean Wise

blank Read More…

Subscribe to Healthy Spirituality and learn more about spiritual practices such as prayer

This book will help you as you plan and attend a spiritual retreat

blankblank

Let’s Connect!

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Medium
  • Pinterest

Search This Blog

Categories

Copyright © 2023 Lifestyle Theme · Genesis Framework by StudioPress Themes · Blog Set-Up By Blogelina

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkPrivacy policy