Almost nine months ago I experienced love on a whole new level. I never knew I could love someone so deeply. Tenley Marie was placed in my arms after 19 hours of labor, I understood. I understood more then but even more now, how much God loves us. I love my daughter more than I can explain. Before I had Tenley I knew God loved me but once Tenley was born I was able to experience that love for my child. As a parent, you want to protect them, guide them, teach them, encourage them and love them. God has done all of those things for me. I am glad to call HIM my Father!
"But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one" 2 Thessalonians 3:3
"I guide you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths" Proverbs 4:11
"For we know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, encouraging, comforting and urging you to love lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory" 1 Thessalonians 2:11
The past couple months I have really thought about love and what it means to me. I have thought about my relationship with God and how much it has grown just since we had Tenley. These thoughts and feelings have made me want to please God more and more everyday. Having a child has made me appreciate God's love for me on a whole new level of understanding.
I am thankful and blessed to have true love.
"we love because he first loved us" 1 John 4:19
"my command is this: love each other as I have loved you" John 15:12
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