PERFECT LOVE

 

PERFECT LOVE

Let's consider the miracle of Christmas.

Because of God's mercy and amazing grace,

in His perfect love His promise was fulfilled

one night in Bethlehem as God's glory spilled

across the night sky when an angel announced to the shepherds

news of a Savior born - the most incredible news ever heard.

The promise of salvation for all.

Forgiveness from sins now possible.

The miracle of forgiveness alone was bliss,

but now eternal life was also promised.

Forgiveness of sins and eternal life offered for free.

This miracle of God's mercy and amazing grace for you and me.

Not through anything we have done

but because of God's love which had come

one night long, long ago

in a stable where cattle lowed

as God provided shelter

in a town helter-skelter.

God's provision – a miracle at the 11^th hour -

proving that He is our rock, our strong tower.

And God still performs these 11^th hour miracles today.

Miracles that build our faith and trust as we journey on our way

through God's mercy and amazing grace

faithfully sustaining the human race.

God's promise fulfilled by the birth of a baby,

which was God's perfect love personified, truly.

Perfect love that offers forgiveness and eternal life, also.

Perfect love that from the heart of God to ours continuously flows.

Christmas signifies the gift of God's perfect love

when the Savior came down from heaven above.

May you realize the incredible love God has for you

not only at Christmastime, but the whole year through,

as you recall God's promise of a Savior who came to earth -

announced by angels, witnessed by shepherds - with a birth

nothing less than a miracle:

God's gift of love to all peoples.

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God's love is perfect because it is unconditional

based on God's continuous mercy and amazing grace to all.

Unfathomable from the human mind,

this perfect love that God has for mankind.

God's mercy and grace though undeserved

always lovingly bestowed

for God desires everyone come to repentance -

to receive His free gift of salvation through forgiveness.

I pray that you have received this free gift.

A gift that will bring peace and joy to your spirit.

Receive God's gift of love to us -

the gift of Jesus – this Christmas.

The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;

my God is my rock in whom I take refuge.

He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

Psalm 18:2

The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

James 5:11

Let us approach the throne of grace with confidence,

so that we may receive mercy

and find grace to help us in our time of need.

Hebrews 4:16

The name of the Lord is a strong tower;

the righteous run to it and are safe.

Proverbs 18:10

You have been my refuge,

a strong tower.

Psalm 61:3

There is no fear in love.

Perfect love drives out fear,

because fear has to do with punishment.

The one who fears is not made perfect in love.

I John 4:18

Every good and perfect gift is from above,

coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights,

who does not change like shifting shadows.

James 1:17

Be imitators of God, therefore,

as dearly loved children

and live a life of love,

just as Christ loved us.

Ephesians 5:1-2

Dear friends, Let us love one another,

for love comes from God.

Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.

I John 4:7

God's kindness leads you toward repentance.

Romans 2:4b

If we confess our sins,

he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins

and purify us from all unrighteousness.

I John 1:9