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Renee Swope

Encouraging and equipping moms to parent with God's grace and confidence.

Living Loved (and a give-away!)

 Happy Valentines Day! I hope you know just how much…

You are LOVED

Welcome online study sisters and new friends hopping over from my Encouragement for Today devotion. I’m so glad you are here! In my devotion, Because You are His, I talk about the love of a mom watching over her children – and how God says He watches over us just like that. Not only does He watch over us – HE DELIGHTS IN US!!{ Zeph. 3:17}

And with His love, He calms our concerns, quiets our fears  and speak promises of assurance to our hearts! Scripture says He sings over us, too. I have a feeling the song He sings over you today is written just for YOU, describing the beautiful woman He’s created you to be, while gently leading your heart to know and rely on His love more and more each day.

Oh how I want to know and rely on His love…His unconditional, unfailing, patient and kind Love. How about you? In this short video m message today, I  share one of the most important truths I’ve ever learned about God’s love. I’d love to share it with you. Maybe we can connect over lunch or coffee right here at my kitchen table. 🙂

“Message Notes” are 1to download in a PDF format here or in a MSWord doc here.

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Let these truths sink into your heart today…

You are CHOSEN. You are LOVED. You are ACCEPTED.

(Download His Promises and print them for keeps!?)

Although God may not send His love covered in chocolate or delivered in satin covered boxes, let’s remember today how He left Himself as a Love letter nailed to the cross of Calvary, declaring the depth of HIS unfailing love for us – forever! I pray that you will live in HIS love today today…bringing the empty well of your heart to Jesus –  so He can fill it!

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  5. I LOVE THE PART WHERE IT STATES “HE WILL QUIET” ME WITH HIS LOVE. I REALIZE THIS HAPPENS WHEN I’M READING HIS WORD. I CAN’T ALWAYS SEE GOD WORKING IN THE MOMENT, SOMETIMES IT FEELS LIKE HE STOPPED AT THE DOOR OF A SITUATION AS I ENTERED THE ROOM EXPECTING HIM WITH ME. THAT HAPPENED THE OTHER DAY & I WALKED OUT FEELING MORE ANXIOUS THAN THE HOPE I FELT WHEN I WALKED IN; HOWEVER, LATER WHEN I GOT BACK INTO THE SCRIPTURES & ALLOWED THEM INTO MY SOUL, I FELT MY MIND QUIETING & TRUSTING THAT EVEN THOUGH I’M NOT IN CONTROL OF OUTCOMES GOD IS WITH ME & MY FAMILY & HE WILL WORK FOR OUR GOOD.

  6. Thanks for sharing this. I have forwarded it to my 16 year old daughter who decided a year ago to try living with her biological father who has been estranged from her up to this point. The courts in my state decided that at 15, because my husband and I had raised her to be a responsible young lady with good grades and glowing reports from those who knew her, she was mature enough to make her own descisions despite some serious problems her biological father had admitted to in the same court 6 months previously. This weekend she came to talk to me with her boyfriend to tell me that she was pregnant, Her grandparents had kicked her and her father out of the house, and that she was currently staying with friends (without her father). Right now we are going back to court to attempt to gain custody. She very much feels alone as her grandparents, father and the boyfriends family have made some very hurtful remarks to her. While I don’t agree with the actions that have placed her in this predicament, I very much want her to know that not only do my husband, our children and myself love her, but God still loves her. Please pray for the situation, for a safe pregnancy and for strength for all involved. This is going to be a difficult time for all of us. We are not a well off family and are currently living with 5 people in a 3 bedroom house and are living paycheck to paycheck. I know and trust that God will make a way and will provide what we need.

  7. As my walk with the Lord continues to grow, His love within me grows as well. I have learned so much over the last two months as I’ve had to deal with my husbands addiction, time in rehab and complete transformation and focus. The Lord has truly demonstrated His everlasting love for me and my family, but He has also taught me that He is enough. Even when it doesn’t feel like my husband is head-over-heels for me or my daughter doesn’t appreciate me, His love and peace and joy can be mine! I have also learned that I must love my family unconditionally just as the Lord loves me. How precious and liberating and amazing is His love. I pray that everyone here will be able to experience this kind of love and the rewards and peace that come with it. Be blessed!!!!

  8. Thank you for this encouragement today! As a young mom of two sons I can relate to your story. 🙂

  9. Yes GOD has been working wonderful miracles in my life and is showing me how to fill my empty spaces and it feels so wonderful. He has also lead my husband to beleive in him even more.

    GLORY BE TO GOD.

  10. Thanks for the reminder this morning! A friend recently spoke at church about this and challenged us to think “because I am loved . . ” and see how if affects each day and each decision we make!

  12. I so needed to hear this today! This is another of one of those days in which it is hard to get through, since the death of my husband. Since his death I have had a hard time feeling loved by annyone. Just knowing that God is there and loves me. I just need to keep reminding myself of this and not feel sorry for myself.

  13. Can’t wait to watch the video tonight. I was able to share on facebook via my phone! Thanks, Renee! <3

  14. Happy Valentines Day, Sisters!! The same God who loved me (us) enough to put His Son on the cross still loves me (us) with that same love today! His love is unchanging!!

  15. Psalm 34:15, “The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their cry.” (NIV 1984)
    When I read that verse after the visual you suggested, I pictured God listening for me ready to come and comfort me. Thank you for reminding me of His love for me! 🙂

  16. renee,

    what a beautiful analogy about God filling our hearts………..like all the”stuff” we attempt to fill it with. I so love your book, and it has enriched my journey to know the Lord so much more. Thank you and God Bless you!

  17. We should make it a habit each year on this day not only to remind our loved ones of how much we love them, but also to remind ourselves just how much our Father loves us. No greater love.

  18. I so needed to see your post today to remind me just how much He loves me and is watching over me. Yesterday was such a dark day in so many ways, but today is so bright. It’s so comforting to know that no matter what, He loves me and will forgive me and watches over me. I really needed this hug today. Thanks so much, Renee, for all that you do to remind us that He is the only one who can fill up our hearts!