It’s my favorite month SoulfulSQUAD!
It’s my birthday month, mom’s birthday month, Valentine’s Day, Black History Month, and just a month full of coziness and love for me and my family. Yes, I realize that everyone doesn’t love February as much as I do, but I just love the feeling of love and security…and each year when February rolls around, I’m reminded of that love. (I’m also picturing Ahnna S. clapping for me and my birthday month…thanks in advance Ahnna LOL!)
I grew up in a large family, where my mom has seven brothers, and one sister; and my dad has five brothers and two sisters. I have more first cousins than most people could even imagine. On my mom’s side of the family, we grew up having many family dinners and family Christmas parties. And every time I was in the presence of anyone on may dad’s side of the family, there were hugs and kisses and “I love you’s”….even today. Growing up, I’ve watched my family parent, and make decisions based on the love that they wanted to provide, not necessarily the love that they were or were not given growing up. Because of their sacrifices, I have always been able to be free and live a life full of love without limitations. I am overwhelmed with gratitude to have been born with such honorable expressions of love.
I don’t say all of this to brag, as I know that this is not typical. I say this because this type of love, better yet a greater love is available for everyone. It doesn’t have to be earned, it is given because He loves you more than you could ever fathom. God’s word, His love letter to us, reminds us:
“For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only son, so that everyone who believes in him will not parish but have eternal life. “ John 3:16
No matter what you’ve done,
No matter what you’ve said,
No matter how you’ve acted,
No matter who you are,
God gave His only son so that you may have everlasting life and be FREE of sin… IF you believe.
God wants a relationship with you. He’s so in love with you. He wants a connection with you. He wants your heart. Your time, your devotion. God also wants you to feel His love for you, His peace, His comfort, that only He can provide. Your past experiences with or without love are nothing in comparison to the love that God wants to provide for you and experience with you. I want you to feel the love and security of God’s love as much as I feel Him in my own life.
There may be some things that are hindering your relationship with God, for you to fully experience his love for you. What do you need to talk to God about to move forward in your relationship with him? Do you need to chat with someone about where to start? If so, we’re here for you. Find an instructor after class, or shoot us an email. We’re your community, and we’re here for you.
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I’d love for you to listen to a couple of songs as you think about how God loves you, and sacrificed His ONLY son to save YOU. If this isn’t the most selfless act of love, I don’t know what is. Kirk Franklin’s “Love Theory” and for my old school people, “Love”, are beautiful musical expressions that put into words how much God loves and cares for you. Will you accept his love for you? Listen here:
LOVE- KIRK FRANKLIN
LOVE THEORY LYRICS- KIRK FRANKLIN
Lastly, I want to thank you for demonstrating your love for me and SoulfulMOTION. I am so grateful.
I pray that you have a wonderful February. I pray that you lean into the Lord where and how you need to, to feel His love, protection, peace, kindness, and comfort. I pray that you lean into your SoulfulMOTION community to receive support where you need it as well. We’re here for you!
May God’s love be overflowing, and may you search your heart and mind to find him and meet him.
