The Foundation of Love

Written By Lettie Henley

"We love because he first loved us." — 1 John 4:19

His love for us was first. Before we ever sought Him, He already loved us unconditionally. Before we showed mercy or extended kindness, His love was reaching out.

God’s love is the foundation; it’s the heart of our faith, the reason we can love others deeply and authentically. When we understand how much we are loved first, our response becomes natural: to love with sincerity, patience, and mercy. His love fills the voids of guilt, shame, and emptiness, transforming us from the inside out so that love becomes our life’s true purpose.

Our ability to love is rooted in His love, completely and forever. His love is the wellspring that overflows in acts of kindness, forgiveness, and service. When we love because He first loved us, we reflect His character and invite others to encounter the same life-changing grace.

Trust that His Spirit is working within you, empowering you to love even when it’s difficult, just as He has loved you.

Take a moment to thank God for His incredible love. Look for opportunities today to show love, forgiveness, and kindness. Remember, your love is a reflection of His love, a light shining in a dark world.

When your life overflows with His love, others will see Christ in you and come to know His grace.

Prayer:

Father, I thank You for loving me first. Help me to love as You love, selflessly, patiently, and wholeheartedly. Fill my heart with Your Spirit, so I may reflect Your love in all I say and do. Use my life to demonstrate Your grace and draw others into Your everlasting love. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

Lettie Henley

Lettie Henley is a devoted child of God whose journey of faith has been marked by a relentless hunger and passion for Jesus. As an autodidact, she has spent years seeking wisdom through prayer, study, and soul-searching, always striving to draw closer to her Savior. Her love for Christ fuels everything she does: whether she's sharing her story, encouraging others, or simply living out her faith daily.

A wife and mother, Lettie’s heart is rooted in her family, and she believes that walking in God’s love begins at home. She is also a loving daughter and a child of the Most High, constantly reminded that her true identity is found in Christ alone.

Through her writing and her life, Lettie seeks to inspire others to pursue Jesus with the same passion that has transformed her soul. Her desire is to be a light in this world, shining brightly for the glory of God and encouraging others to walk boldly in their faith.

https://www.lettiehenleyministries.com
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