And hope will never fail to satisfy our deepest need because the Holy Spirit that was given to us has flooded our hearts with God’s love. Romans 5:5 (VOICE)
And hope will never fail to satisfy our deepest need because the Holy Spirit that was given to us has flooded our hearts with God’s love. Romans 5:5 (VOICE)
Great relationships are built on love. But unless we get our sense of love from the right source, we come to rely on counterfeits. Counterfeit love never satisfies. Instead, it creates toxic relationships and brings pain into our lives.
Where do you get your sense of love and significance? If you believe people love you for your looks, then when your looks start to fade, you'll be in crisis mode. If you think you're loved for your outgoing personality, you'll focus on being the kind of person others expect.
A celebrity can sing for thousands of raving fans, but when she’s alone after the concert, you might find her doing drugs just to get rid of her emptiness. Deep inside, she knows those people don't love her—they love her gift.
Until you understand where to get your sense of worth, you'll live needy, insecure and vulnerable. The truth is, you're made in the likeness and image of God—and only His love will meet your deepest need for approval and significance. Nothing and no one else can do that for you.
Yet many believers don't feel loved by God. They feel condemned. As they carry this judgmental attitude into their relationships with family and friends, love becomes something to be earned. It grows conditional and toxic.
Over the next few days, I'm going to show you how to bring incredible transformation into your relationships. It starts with believing in God's incredible love for you and experiencing it daily. Today, ask Holy Spirit to show you how much you're worth to Him. He's pouring love into you!
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