NOTHING YOU DO CAN STOP GOD FROM LOVING AND USING YOU
1 John 4:18 We need have no fear of someone [God] who loves us perfectly; His perfect love for us eliminates all dread of what he might do to us. If we are afraid, it is for fear of what he might do to us and shows that we are not fully convinced that he really loves us. Living Bible
2 Timothy 2:11 This is a trustworthy saying: If we die with him, we will also live with him. 12 If we endure hardship, we will reign with him... New Living Translation
2 Timothy 2:12 ...If we deny him, he will deny us. New Living Translation
2 Timothy 2:13 If we are unfaithful,he remains faithful, for he cannot deny who he is. New Living Translation
Eros: Erotic love based on body chemistry, it has self in mind.
Storgē: Natural affection for a child or parents. It develops over time for your husband or wife.
Phileō: Friendship love based off of clicking with and enjoying a person’s company.
Agapē: Unconditional love that keeps on loving no matter what. Jesus coined this word
John 21:15 When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love (Agapé) me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love (Phileō) you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.” New International Version
John 21:16 Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you love (Agapé) me?” He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love (Phileō) you.” Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.” New International Version
John 21:17 The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love (Phileō) me?” Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love (Phileō) me?”…New International Version
John 21:17 …He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love (Phileō) you.” Jesus said, “Feed my sheep. New International Version
John 21:20 Peter turned and saw that the disciple whom Jesus loved (Agapé) was following them. (This was the one who had leaned back against Jesus at the supper and had said, “Lord, who is going to betray you?”) New International Version
1,440 people in the United States attempts suicide every day and 70 of them succeed.
Suicide is the 9th highest cause of death overall in the United States. For people under 30 it’s the 3rd highest cause of death and for teenagers it’s the 2nd highest cause of death.
DO YOU SEE GOD’S LOVE FOR YOU AS CONDITIONAL OR UNCONDITIONAL?
Ephesians 1:4 Long ago, even before he made the world, God chose us to be his very own through what Christ would do for us; he decided then to make us holy in his eyes, without a single fault - we who stand before him covered with his love (Agapé). New Living Translation
Ephesians 1:5 His unchanging plan has always been to adopt us into his own family by sending Jesus Christ to die for us. And he did this because he wanted to! New Living Translation
Jeremiah 1:5 “I knew you before you were formed within your mother’s womb; before you were born I sanctified you and appointed you as my spokesman to the world.” New Living Translation
Romans 11:29 God’s gifts and God’s call are under full warranty - never canceled, never rescinded. The Message