God’s love for us is not dependent on anything we do, how much we serve, or how many tasks we complete. I am so glad! We cannot earn, buy, or beg for God’s love. God’s love is unconditional, and there are numerous ways that He shows His love for us every day and through scripture.
Whether it's Valentine's Day, a birthday, or an anniversary, you may be waiting for flowers, cards, candy, or a gift as an external symbol from someone to show their love for you. When someone says, “I love you” or shows it, it reassures us someone is thinking about us. External symbols are nice, but the love of humans is fickle and often conditional. When we make mistakes or upset someone, love can be taken away or not as freely given.
Despite our various seasons, attitudes, or decisions, God’s love remains steadfast, consistent, and reliable. I am so grateful that God does not keep score or ration out His love based off our past mistakes, shortcomings, or when we have not been faithful. As we move forward this year, let's allow God’s unconditional love to strengthen, uplift, and encourage us daily.
If you have lost sight or need a reminder, here are five ways God unconditionally loves you:
1. God’s Selfless Sacrifice
God’s ultimate act of unconditional love for us was when He sent his son Jesus to live and die for us for the forgiveness of our sins. God loves and cares for us so much that He did not want us to stay in our fallen, sinful state without a plan to help and redeem us. John 3:16 states, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
Despite our repeated attempts of abandoning God, disobeying His commands, and trying to operate within our own strength, God still loves us and wants us to draw closer and stay connected to Him. When I think about the selfless sacrifice that God demonstrated by sending Jesus, it encourages me that God has not forgotten about me and always has my best interest in mind. God’s primary motivation for sending Jesus to live and die on the cross was His unconditional love for us.
Due to God’s unconditional love, God wants us to break free from the bondage of sin and walk in complete victory. Today, I invite you to praise and give thanks to God for His selfless sacrifice and for choosing and loving you unconditionally. As we navigate various life circumstances and challenging seasons, be encouraged and let God’s love refresh, restore, and revitalize your spirit. When you need a reminder, reflect on the selfless decision that God made to send His own son Jesus to die on the cross for you.
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2. God's Consistent Comfort
God consistently covers and comforts us daily through His presence, Word, and the Holy Spirit. Despite the challenges and difficult seasons we face, God promises He will always be with us. Unlike some humans, God will not leave us when life gets tough or when we become distant from Him. God has comforted me through sickness, grief, job loss, or when I have moved to a new city. When I did not have the words to say, did not understand where God was leading me, God always provided an encouraging word or provided just what I needed at the right time. God’s comfort reassures and reminds me that I am not alone and that His love is always present and covers me.
God’s unconditional love and comfort will carry us through both joyful moments and difficulties. God desires for us to receive His comfort as encouragement that He is always with us and wants to help us overcome our current circumstance with victory. Reflect on all the ways that God has provided you comfort recently. Write them down, speak them aloud, or say a prayer of thanksgiving. When you need a quick reminder, recall the many ways that God has comforted you and allow those examples to be your sign of God’s amazing, unconditional love for you.
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3. God's Uplifting Encouragement
God’s Word, the Bible, is God’s love letter to His children. Through biblical stories, God provides promises, declarations, and wisdom to show that He loves, cares, and wants what is best for us. During both joyous and challenging seasons in our lives, we can find comfort in the Bible and get encouragement from the ways God strengthened, kept, and provided for His people. Just like God sustained and helped many people in the Bible overcome their challenges, God will do the same for you. Despite our many imperfections, God’s love never ceases, and the Bible continues to encourage us with a renewed hope, fresh perspective, and a reassurance that God is with us during every season of our lives. If you are a new believer who is just getting acquainted with reading and studying the Bible or have been reading the Bible for several years, God always speaks to you in new and relevant ways.
God loves us so much that He gave us a biblical guide full of wisdom to help support, strengthen, direct, and comfort us during life’s various seasons. Today, I invite you to read and study the Bible and ask God to give you wisdom and revelation on how it applies to your everyday life. Let specific scriptures speak life and encouragement to your situation and spirit. When you are having doubts that God loves you, revisit the scriptures to remind yourself of God’s unconditional and consistent love for you.
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4. God's Persistent Provision
God shows His unconditional love for us by consistently providing for all our needs. Philippians 4:19 states, “And my God will supply all your needs according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” There have been seasons when I was not sure how God was going to provide financially, but all my needs were met. God promises to take care of His children, and He will do the same for you. God provides for us physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.
Today, I invite you to give God thanks and praise for the numerous ways He has and will continue to provide for you. God’s provision supersedes anything that we can comprehend and is always motivated by His unconditional love for us. Many of God’s provisions are not tangible, but He provides us with the fruits of the Spirit including love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness, and self-control.
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5. God's Unmerited Grace
God’s unmerited grace that He shows His children daily proves His unconditional love for us. God’s grace is given to believers freely and is available for us to receive, covering any mistakes or sins we make. As God extends His grace to us because of His love, it is important that we extend that same grace to others. Be encouraged and receive God’s unmerited grace as a gift to move forward in freedom and not look back. With each new day, fully receiving God’s grace provides us with another opportunity to start again with a clean slate.
We do not have to rely on our own strength to move through life’s challenges but depend on God’s grace when we are weak or want to quit. 2 Corinthians 12:9 states, “But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” I invite you to receive God’s unmerited grace. Praise God that it never runs out!
When you need a reminder of God’s unconditional love for you, remember His selfless sacrifice, receive His consistent comfort, read, and meditate on God’s Word, recall His provision, and thank Him for His unmerited grace. Despite whatever season you are in right now, be encouraged and reminded that God loves and cares for you deeply and has your best interest in mind.
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Originally published Thursday, 20 February 2025.
