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Have you ever stopped and wondered if true love, the real deal, never give up, always has your back kind of love actually exists? You know the kind of love that doesn’t just show up when you’re at your best but sticks around when you’re in a mess, too? A love so steady and pure it feels like a warm hug on your worst day?
Let’s be honest: in today’s world, love can feel complicated. It’s often reduced to swiping right, quick texts, or grand gestures that fade as quickly as they came. It’s easy to find when life is smooth sailing, but when things get stormy, it has a habit of ghosting. And that can leave you wondering, “Is there a love out there that won’t give up on me?”
Here’s the good news: there is a love like that. A love that doesn’t just stick around but actively pursues you. A love that’s rock-solid, unshakable, and completely unconditional. The kind of love that meets you exactly where you are not where you think you should be. And guess what? It’s not reserved for the perfect or the lucky. It’s for you, for me, for all of us. This love is real, and it’s God’s love.
So let’s take a closer look at this kind of love.
In a world where love is often fragile and conditional, God’s love shines like no other. It doesn’t depend on your performance, your success, or even your failures. Instead it whispers “I love you because you are mine. This is a love so profound that it meets you in your mess, wraps you in grace, and fills you with hope that never runs dry.
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. (1Corinthians 13:4-6 NIV)
“God is love, and because he is love, He created you to love you.”[1] God’s love is the ultimate example of selflessness and grace. His love is patient; it never rushes, never forces, but waits with grace. Kind, showering us with blessings we don’t deserve. Think about how many times we have failed, how many times we have fallen short, and people or circumstances might have given up on us, but not God. He doesn’t say, “I love you only when you’re perfect.” He says, “I love you just as you are broken, imperfect, and in need of grace.
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16 NIV) “For God so loved the world…”
Can you imagine a love so huge, so endless, that it goes beyond any limits we know? When we talk about being “so loved,” it’s not just a nice phrase, but a reminder of how deep, strong and unshakable God’s love is for us. It isn’t just some warm, fuzzy feeling; it’s this incredible, selfless gift that’s totally free and always given, no matter what. And the best part, we don’t have to do anything to earn it. It’s just there because that’s who God is, pure, perfect.
Honestly, every time I think about how much God loves me, I can’t help but want to shout it from the rooftops. How can I possibly keep something this amazing to myself? When you truly experience God’s love, it lights this spark in you that just makes you want to share it with everyone. It’s like the best secret you can’t help but spill!
”…that He gave His one and only Son…”
God knew exactly how messy our lives would get. He knew we’d make mistakes, get lost, and sometimes even walk away from Him. But still, He didn’t hold back His love. He gave us His most precious gift, His Son, Jesus Christ. What kind of love is this? How can we not be moved by such an extraordinary act of grace?
Jesus didn’t just talk about love; He lived it. He showed us what real, selfless love looks like in everything He did. But the ultimate show of love was when He laid down His life for us. He didn’t just die for His close friends; He died for everyone the lost, the flawed, us, in all our imperfections.
In John 15:13, (NIV) Jesus says, “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” But He went further; He gave his life for people who might reject Him, who might never fully understand what He was doing. It’s a love that’s bigger than anything we can imagine, unshakable, relentless, and full of grace.
And the best part, you are absolutely priceless to Him. Even with all your flaws and mistakes, you’re still worthy of that love. It’s a love that keeps on giving, no matter what. Can you even begin to wrap your head around it? How does it make you feel, knowing that love was given to you without hesitation?
”…that whoever believes in Him…”
This message is an open call to all. God’s love is vast and available to everyone, but it requires a personal decision: to believe in His Son. To truly believe is to place your trust in Him, to accept His gift of grace and salvation. “Christianity is about a relationship with God through Christ. It’s about accepting a gift, not about achieving or earning it.”[2]
”…shall not perish but have eternal life.”
God’s love brings with it a beautiful promise: eternal life for all who place their trust in Jesus. Before Jesus, sin kept us distant from God, but through His sacrifice, the penalty of sin was paid, and the path to eternal life was made clear. As Romans 6:23(NIV) reminds us “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
“The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.” (Jeremiah 31:3 NIV)
This was God’s promise to Israel, a love that is unshakable and eternal. But here’s the beauty, this love is not just for Israel, it’s for you, too. God’s love is timeless. It stretches across generations, never fading or failing. The same God who loved Israel with such grace and compassion loves you today with that same unchanging love. His love is always available, always ready to restore and embrace. So remember, God’s everlasting love is not a distant promise; it’s a present reality, waiting to surround you and draw you close. “God’s love is unchanging; His covenantal faithfulness is the foundation of our hope and assurance.”[3]
Why does God love us even when we fall short? The answer lies in His nature. God is love. “Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.” (1 John 4:8 NIV) His love doesn’t depend on our actions or worthiness; it flows from who He is. Even when we feel unworthy or burdened by guilt, His love remains constant, inviting us into His arms.
Jesus reassures us in John 15:9(NIV) “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you, now remain in my love.” This reminds us that God’s love never falters. God’s love is unchanging. When you choose to live according to His Word, you find yourself rooted in His love, experiencing a peace and joy that sustains you through life’s trials, wrapping you up with kindness and care. That love? it’s for you
When I reflect on how deeply God loves me, understanding my imperfections, my missteps, and the struggles I face, I am deeply humbled. He willingly gave His life for me, for you, for all of us, even when we didn’t deserve it. Isn’t His love truly beyond comprehension?
Come as you are to God’s love. No matter your past, your doubts, the weight you carry, or the unworthy you might feel, His love is unwavering. “Jesus calls out in Matthew1128(NIV) “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”. He doesn’t want you to be perfect; He just wants you to come as you are. So, why settle for the love of this world that leaves you feeling empty when you can experience a love that never lets you down? The One who gave His life for you is waiting, arms open wide, saying, “Come to me, just as you are. I’m here to heal your heart, restore you, and give you love that will never fade. You belong to Me, you are mine, and I am yours!” Embrace the love that’s always been waiting for you.
[2] C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity, San Francisco, CA: Harper San Francisco, 2001, p. 143.
[3] Jl. Packer, Knowing God, Downers Grove, IL: Inter Varsity Press, 1973, p. 55.