When you tell God you love Him us

“I love You, Father.”
When I say this short sentence, it changes my day. Every time I express my love for my heavenly Father, silently or out loud, it makes my heart happy.
Whether I’m making sales calls, writing my weekly column, loading the dishwasher, preparing for my Women of the Word group, or dealing with difficult relationship issues … Whenever I pause to tell my heavenly Father how much I adore Him, even the most challenging task or the most painful trial feels less overwhelming.
The simple act of expressing my love for God – for the all-powerful, yet all-merciful, God – gives me a broader view of God’s sovereignty in the midst of a trial. It helps me to see my earthly relationships more clearly, including my role in conflicts. My outlook and mood become brighter, more joyful and hope-filled.
When we take our focus off our feelings, our mundane tasks, our trials – off us – and place our focus on Someone so big, so powerful, and so loving, we see everyone and everything differently.
No matter what I’m going through, I can worship God “in the waiting” because I trust His love for me. Almighty, holy, incredible God – my heavenly Father – loves me. This is why I can’t help but tell Him what He means to me.
I suspect my female readers might find it easier to express their love. But what if we recalled several passages in Psalms where David, a brawny man’s man, had no problem recognizing and declaring his solid love for God? Including Psalm 18:1 (ESV): “I love you, O LORD, my strength.”
So try it.
In your own words or using David’s, tell God you love Him, keeping in mind all the reasons why you do. And if you can, declare it out loud!
Did you feel it?
When you expressed your love for your heavenly Father, did you become more aware of His presence – and sense His profound love for you?
How could telling the God of the universe, the Creator of all things – your Father – “I love You” throughout your day change your relationship with Him? How could it change your day? How could it change you?
During Father’s Day week, why not accept the Tell-God-I-love-You challenge for seven consecutive days and discover the difference it can make?
Spend time thanking God for specific ways He has shown up for you. I know some of your trials were painful and didn’t have a good ending. But, if you can (with the Holy Spirit’s help), ask God to reveal how He loved you and carried you through those times.
And allow His love for you to bring healing where you need it most.

Sheryl H. Boldt is a sales executive for Wave 94 and author of the blog, TodayCanBeDifferent.net. Connect with her at SherylHBoldt.Wave94@gmail.com.