Love Etched in Stone
Posted: Tuesday, July 29, 2008
by Avis Ward
GeoVi's Home for Pregnant Teens
Have you ever heard of the phrase, "etched in stone?" Another used is, "You can take that to the bank." What each of these statements mean is what is being said is absolute. There are no, if's, and's or but's about which to speculate. Let us refer to this phrase as an absolute truth.
Much of what is etched in stone today was not written on tablets being held by Moses. The special effects used during the Ten Commandments film was always an enjoyable viewing. So much of what is received nowadays has to be earned. If you wish to receive a credit card, a good credit score will grant it to you. Buying a house also requires a good credit score in addition to a very low debt to income ratio. Applying for a job must be earned based on education, previous work experience, qualifications and various requisites before being hired for the position. Being accepted into an institution of higher learning also requires the applicant to earn admission.
There is nothing wrong with earning a living, position for employment, admission to school, the right to own a car or home. These qualifications are meant to be unbiased and offer equal opportunities to everyone. But, they must be earned. Conditions are placed on practically everything as this is how our society works.
There is something other than the Ten Commandments that is etched in stone. It comes with no conditions. It does not require being earned to receive it. There is nothing on earth or in the universe that can separate us from it and we can take that to the bank! It's an absolute truth. We do not have to be "good" to receive it. In truth, we can be totally undeserving of it yet it is given to us freely. No matter what we do, it will be there for us, even if we reject it.
"For God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten son that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." John 3:16 KJV
God's love for us is etched in stone. It cannot be erased, destroyed, deleted, avoided or withheld. Even if we reject it, it is still there for us. You are not being told we will not be punished because of His love, not at all. All good parents render punishment to their children. It serves as discipline and correction.
If you feel all hope is gone, it is not. If you feel you are unlovable, unloved, alone or without a friend in the world, you are absolutely being deceived by those thoughts. They are not true. God loves you. Visualize a rough stone (or smooth one) and these words carved on it: "God loves me."
It really is etched in stone. It is an absolute truth!
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Copyright © 2008 by Avis Ward of GeoVi's Home for Pregnant Teens
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Top-level comments on this article: (3 total)Amen Avis, God is good and His grace is enough. Thank you for another great article.Michelle, thank you for your support and encouragement. It's greatly appreciated!
hi avis,this article is right in step with my life right now. going through this divorce for 17 months, and no resolve or trial yet!, no car, little money, etc., i would have crumbled if not for the love i not only know God has for me, but I can feel it. thanks for a touching piece.best regards,sueSue, your comments brought tears to my eyes. It probably seems as if I'm a 'cry baby' but I'm really not. I learned just last night (after midnight actually) that my tears are probably the compassion of our Lord. I know Jesus wept. Even if my tears do not represent His compassion, I know they have a spiritual connection.
What you said that caused my eyes to tear is "I not only know God has for me [love] but I can feel it." Susan, it's one thing to believe something but when we know it, wow! I have been languishing in this knowledge as well. I know God loves me and I feel it throughout the day. Trying to explain it wouldn't be right as there is such intimacy involved. I know you understand. *warm smile*
Thank you for being the best you there is, Sue. Continue in the knowledge of His love. It will continue to sustain you through the valley that you walk. You will come through it and your latter will be greater than your former.
I appreciate you and your comments. *warm hug*thank you Avis,i have been through my mom passing at 59, and watching her die a little each day, for 3 months, until i had to tell her to let go.i went through my dad dying 6 years ago, and having to tell him to let go.but this past 17 months has been what Hell would be like on Earth.indescribable. honestly beyond description.however, i am grateful for what i do have, and for the precious things, my kids, my partner, my dog, my family, and the little toad that comes to visit me every night when i am on my swing:) and the beauty of the black eyed susans my partner planted for me, and the beautiful roses that give me pleasure, and the stars i usually see at night from my swing.i've been Blessed to not ever remember a time in my life, no matter what, that i didn't feel God's love. just as i feel my mother and father's love. i know all are watching, and pulling for me.thank you for you,my best,sue
Avis, this is beautiful and true!Jane, thank you very much for reading the article and your encouraging comments!
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