Inspired by Grace

I often feel God's love for me in the most unlikely of circumstances.

Take today for example. My best friend was driving me home, so obviously we decided to detour and just take a drive. Singing, laughing, and screaming with her brought a feeling of joy that I'm actually quite familiar with.

It's true love.

Or in other words, Christ-like love.

In instances like these, the love just fills me up.
I feel love for everything really: myself, the car, the radio DJ, the Earth, and of course, my best friend.

I never have to wonder if I'm loved because I witness God's love for me everyday. Whether it be a drive with my friend, my mom's mint brownies, or something as simple and beautiful as a sunset.

We are loved. All of us. Every single human.

And if you haven't yet experienced that powerful sensation?

As my beloved Shawn and Gus would say...

"Wait for ittttttttttttttttt!"

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