06 November 2010

A Little Love Goes a Long Way

Today we stood in the middle of the shopping centre encouraging folk to participate in the Christmas shoeboxes with Team Hope.  We had pre-wrapped empty boxes to help make it even more convenient for those in these last days of the appeal to participate.  It was so touching to see people ask if they could actually have the bigger boxes since they wanted to pack more!  The thing is that every box represents one child who will have a Christmas gift who otherwise wouldn't.  Each box represents one child who will experience a moment of love.

Can you imagine these precious children in that moment, with a bold revelation of love?  To be in such a place of squalor and have someone stretching across continental borders, giving a piece of themselves just to say, "You are worthwhile and I love you."  The stories that come out of these moments tell of the transforming power of love.

Now imagine yourself.  He stretched across heavenly borders, giving all of Himself just to say "You are worthwhile and loved."  Does time slows a little?  "You are worthwhile and loved."  Can you see hope push out despair?  "You are worthwhile and loved."  It's overwhelming, isn't it?  "You are worthwhile and loved."  We are left transformed.

We can but bow in humble adoration for the One who is love itself.
Oh how He loves us!



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11 comments:

  1. What a beautiful post! OH how HE loves you and me!!!

    OHHHHHH to grasp HIS LOVE !!! The depths of HIS love are unfathomable to say the least!

    I LOVE David Crowder Band and this is my all time favorite of his....Soo absolutely perfect for your post!

    thank you for sharing this with us

    Have a blessed week my friend! :)

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  2. so beautiful.. so true..we are all worthwhile and are so loved by God!

    i enjoyed the video... thanks for posting.

    Blessings,
    Ruth

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  3. What a wonderful thing to participate in. The joy it brings to give is a blessing from the Lord.
    God Bless,
    Ginger

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  4. I think this song is very powerful and goes perfect with your post. I liked seeing the lyrics and love their voices!

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  5. Those were such lovely words and video. Thank you for posting it for this Sunday.

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  6. His love is overwhelming! Thanks for the reminder. And also thanks for sharing your experience at the mall. You are a good example to encourage all of us to reach out to others.

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  7. Thank you for sharing this encouraging post. Yes, love is the answer for sure. Everyone wants to feel loved.
    Blessings for a love filled week ahead.
    Charlotte

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  8. What a wonderful thing to participate in.
    Great reminder of God’s love for us.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Much Blessings,
    Virginia

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  9. Hi Dunlizzie,

    This is my first visit to your blog; thanks for sharing the work and ministry you're involved in. There is a project here in America I'm familiar with called Angel Tree that gives Christmas gifts to the children of inmates.

    You are worthwhile and loved. It sounds so encompassing and overwhelming to understand the depth and degree God has for me. It is undeserved but so appreciated.

    Blessings and peace.

    MTJ

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  10. We are doing the Christmas Shoe Boxes here too (Wisconsin,USA) and just saw a video at church showing the kids opening them...how fun to think of all the shoe boxes ariving for the kids from all over the world!

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  11. I really like hearing these words...You are worthwhile and loved....we all need to hear and experience that! Christmas Shoe Boxes is a great ministry. Our youngest used to love to shop to fill one or two...God bless your work.

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