But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. - Romans 5:8
"God doesn’t want something from us. He simply wants us." - CS Lewis
For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you. - Isaiah 54:10
Your job: love God and love people.
Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life. - Psalm 143:8
Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. - Hebrews 10:24
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. - 2 Timothy 1:7
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. - Ephesians 4:2
Greatest Commandment
A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. - John 13:34
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. - Lamentations 3:22
Love > Unforgiveness
We can only be free from fear when we no longer desire the approval of others or the security of this world but fully rest in God’s love. - Henri Nouwen
His love endures forever!
"Greatest Commandments: * Love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength. * Love your neighbor as yourself."
So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. - John 13:34
The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. - Psalm 145:8
Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. - Psalm 63:3
Lonely to Loved
Though our feelings come and go, God’s love for us does not. - C.S. Lewis
Love never fails
You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you. - Psalm 86:5
Jesus knows the worst about you but thinks the world of you.
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. - 1 Corinthians 13:4
The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing. - Zephaniah 3:17
Your love, Lord, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies. - Psalm 36:5
If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. - 1 Corinthians 13:1
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. - Romans 8:28
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. - 1 Peter 4:8
