This Much

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Being genuinely loved by someone is a beautiful thing. I am not speaking of romantic love at the moment, but rather the love we receive from our children, family members, chosen family and true besties.  There is something about knowing that the others that we greatly admire feel mutually that we are very special too. It is so heartwarming and fills our cups to overflowing.

My students are extremely special to me and I cherish the little love notes and gifts of the heart they give me year after year. They are so sincere and I feel blessed to work with them each day.

We can show our love to others in such a variety of ways. One of my favourites that my mom would do is lovingly known as "the 3 squeezes." It involves giving someone you adore 3 slow, hand squeezes signifying I - love- you.

She would share this loving gesture with everyone. She even shared it with my students when she would come and visit them every Friday. We carry on that sweet gesture and it has come to be of very special significance to my entire extended family.

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In John 4:7 it says: Let us love one another for love comes from God. True love comes from God and He is truly the best example of what it means to love others wholeheartedly.

There is nothing you could do that would make Him love you any more or any less.

I recall a conversation that  I had with a friend years ago. She had a desire to seek a relationship with Christ but felt so unworthy as we all do so often. She said "I have a lot of cleaning up to do in my personal life before God would ever consider me acceptable. When and if I am able to do that, THEN I will see if God might consider befriending me."

I tried to convince her that God will take her exactly as she is and help her transform by her seeking forgiveness and accepting Him as her Saviour, but she was not having it. I often think of her and hope she did eventually find her way.

I remember seeing a social media post that read "I asked Jesus how much He loved me and He stretched out His arms on the cross and said this much." That is some type of love that He would give His life to help us and give us freedom.

If you are seeking a relationship with Jesus, please don't wait another minute. He is ready and waiting to welcome you with open arms.

He really does love you THIS MUCH!

Tuck that in your heart today ❤️and repeat this prayer below if you would like to become a follower of Jesus.

Dear Jesus,
I admit that I am a sinner. I believe that you are God and are able to forgive me of my sins. I ask you to forgive me of my sins and become my personal saviour. Come into my heart and change me into the person I am meant to be. Help me to live for you from this day forward. 

Amen
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Sending you a virtual hug,
Dana

Author

​Dana Romualdi is a Canadian elementary teacher, blogger, author, and speaker. Dana desires to "love God and love people" whole heartedly. She has a passion for helping others and spreading much needed encouragement. Dana lives in Canada with her husband and two grown children. When she is not working in the classroom or blogging, she enjoys drinking coffee, watching Netflix and reading great books.

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