A Love Story
“Be careful what you wish for.” Sometimes, our deepest desires reveal just how much God’s love for us surpasses anything we could imagine. Join me as I share an experience that revealed the depth of Jesus’s love—a love so profound, it’s impossible to match. Open your heart and see something of God’s deep love for you!
The Game
A while back, Nancy and I started a playful tradition: an “I Love You Marathon.” It’s simple—while driving, watching a sunset, or just going through life, whoever spots something big or beautiful first wins if they say, “I love you more than…” For instance, “I love you more than all those sunflowers.” The rules? It had to be big, visible, and funny sometimes: “I love you more than all the cow patties in that field!” Over the years, this game reminded us to notice and express love in the little moments.
A Sparkling Win
One winter morning, while driving to church after a fresh snowfall, we rounded a bend to see hundreds of acres of fields sparkling with snow diamonds under the morning sun. Without missing a beat, I said, “Nancy, I love you more than all of those diamonds.” Game won—at least for that day.
More Than I Could Imagine
After that, I felt an urge to tell Jesus how much I love Him, to somehow express the gratitude for all He’s done in my life: healing, guidance, and countless rescues. But every time I tried to think of something big enough, I couldn’t find the words. Then, one day, as I started to say, “Jesus, I love…” I was suddenly stopped, and He appeared before me, saying, “I love you more!” In that moment, I understood the depth of His love—a love that’s beyond what we can express or repay.
The Gift of His Love
This is Jesus’s love for us. He left heaven, lived among us, and endured suffering—all so that we could be reconciled to God. It’s a love we can’t outmatch or fully understand.
So, Trust Jesus, release sin, and follow Him. Heaven is yours.
A Note on Wishing for More
I had been hoping for a new encounter with God, and I got it. Be careful what you wish for—because when you truly meet with God, your life will be changed, in ways you may not expect but will always cherish. (See John 14:21,23)
