Loved Completely ❤️
Sometimes we forget how deeply and completely God loves us. We get caught up in our imperfections, the things we wish we could change, the expectations we place on ourselves, and the many ways we feel we fall short.
But God’s love has never depended on our perfection.
I love this quote by President Dieter F. Uchtdorf:
“Though we are incomplete, God loves us completely. Though we are imperfect, He loves us perfectly. Though we may feel lost and without compass, God’s love encompasses us completely.”
What a beautiful reminder that we don’t have to be perfect to be loved. God knows us completely. He sees the parts of us that others may never see, understands our struggles, and still sees our goodness, our potential, and who we are becoming.
I believe that learning to recognize God’s love can change the way we see ourselves. Instead of constantly focusing on what we lack, we can begin to appreciate who we are. We can be more patient with ourselves, give ourselves more grace, and remember that we are still growing.
And as we learn to receive that love, we can become better at sharing it with others.
Sometimes loving others means being more understanding, forgiving a little quicker, listening a little longer, or simply choosing kindness when it would be easier to judge. It also means remembering that everyone is a work in progress, just like we are.
In 1 John 4:19 we read, “We love him, because he first loved us.”
Perhaps one of the most beautiful things we can do is allow God’s love to become the way we measure our worth and the example we follow in loving others.
This week, let’s remember that we are enough in God’s eyes, even while we continue to grow. Let’s be a little kinder to ourselves, a little more intentional with others, and more aware of the love God is constantly offering us.
Here’s a little mindfulness exercise to practice.
Take 3–5 minutes to pause, breathe, and reconnect with God.
Place your hand over your heart, take a few slow breaths, and repeat these thoughts quietly:
- As I breathe in: God loves me completely.
- As I breathe out: I give myself grace.
- As I breathe in: I am grateful for who I am becoming.
- As I breathe out: I choose to share love with others.
Think about one thing you appreciate about yourself and one person who could use a little extra love this week. Offer a little prayer, asking God to help you see yourself and others through His eyes.
❤️ Remind yourself that you are loved by him and that he is right here with you in this very.
🌸 Our Goals for This Week
PHYSICAL GOAL:
Show your body some love and appreciation every day. Move, walk, stretch, nourish yourself, or take time to rest. Remember that caring for ourselves is an expression of gratitude for the life and body God has given us.
SPIRITUAL GOAL:
Spend 5–10 minutes each day connecting with God through prayer, scripture, or quiet reflection. Make a conscious effort to recognize His love in your life and find one way each day to share that love with someone else.
Unfortunately, class is canceled tonight 🙁 but we will be back next week ready to do something amazing for our body, mind and spirit. I hope that you can take care of yourself this week & i look forward to seeing you next week. 💖
Please remember that you are not defined by your imperfections, your struggles, or the things you haven’t figured out yet. You are a child of God, loved completely, even in the middle of becoming who He knows you can be.
Let’s see ourselves with a little more grace, others with a little more compassion, and life with a little more love. God loves YOU & He’s here for you. ❤️
Love,
Lili 🌺
