Children, Don't Stop Dancing...: God's Love...It Comes In Many Forms!

So, the other day I was thinking about how no matter how much God loves you, he can't ever come down and give you a hug. And as silly as it is, sometimes I just really wish he could! I think that is one of the things that factors in to people wishing for earthly affections. It does for me at least. As I was thinking about this fact, and how as hard as I try not to sometimes I wish for the hug and support of a Godly man....I realized something! God does show us affection and love aside from worship and bible study. We just have to open our eyes to it. Yes, he can't come down from heaven and hold us in his arms...but he can show us affection through others. Sometimes it is the hug or encouraging word from a good friend. In my case, it was affection I got from my kitty cat. She was curled up on my pillow purring and leaning on me. Lol I am aware that this sounds silly, and even border line crazy cat lady...but in my defense I have a dog too...so it is ok right? Lol no, but seriously, different things for different people but no matter what God uses the things he blesses us with on earth to show us his love for us in Heaven. A more relevant example that almost everyone has experienced is the feeling of a gentle breeze. Cliche I know, but, still works. I was actually on retreat this weekend, and after having a really special night of clarity and closeness, I somehow managed to make myself climb up a small "mountain"...more on that story later...but when I got to the top, and started to think about everything, I felt a cool gentle breeze surrounding me. It was as good as a hug in that moment. Not to mention my friends were loving on me later.

Another way that God shows his love and affection is through the emotions that he stirs up inside of you. Some of you may not have experienced this, and that makes me sad. I hope you do at least try to meet Christ one day, lol my take is that, what do you have to lose? Stretch your beliefs, see how it affects you, if you don't like it go back. But don't dismiss something that could potentially change your life into something more amazing than you could ever imagine. (Hoaky sounding I know, believe me, I used to think the same way...but when you get involved, there is no other way to explain it.)....Ok, off my soapbox lol! Back to the emotions he stirs in you...when I have moments with God I know that I feel so complete, euphoric, excited, and happy. I don't know anything else or anyone else that can combine those feelings and make them appear so intensely in me besides God. That alone beats any other wordly affections I could receive.

The last way that I feel God shows his love, is through the things that he blesses you with. If you really think about it, I am sure you can find a list of things that really make you happy, things that you have received that make your life what it is. Things that, make you smile and feel good. Well, guess what, many of those things are from God! Just to give an example, I'll list some things that I am blessed with that I truly believe God has given me!

My "God Loves Me List"
1. HE GAVE HIS SON SO THAT I COULD LIVE IN FREEDOM AND BLAMELESS.
2. My friends
3. My family
4. My cat and dog, and their affection and joy they bring me
5. My spiritual gifts and talents
6. Somehow always being provided for despite schooling and family debt
7. A roof over my head!
8. Opportunities to know him and make him know

(Here are some less deep ones :P)
9. chocolate!
10. MUSIC <3
11. the guy who invented coca-cola <3
12. My ability to make some delicious cupcakes! (Haha it make a lot of my people smile, which, makes me smile, plus the are just so yummy!)
13. Nature duh! It is soooo beautiful. Especially sunsets!
14. Last but not least, my blog subscribers! You reading this makes me happy! So does your feedback.

Now, I have a challenge for anyone who reads this....make your own list! I won't give you a certain length, or level of seriousness.....just list some things that bring you joy, and realize that most if not all of them are from God! Congratulations, he is loving you RIGHT NOW! Can't wait to see what ya'll come up with!