God loves you. He loves you more than you can imagine—His affection is more profound than you can fathom. God made you in His image and gave you salvation through the person of His Son, Jesus Christ. And as a result, you have an essential decision to make. You must decide what to do with God’s love. When you accept the love that flows from the heart of God, you are transformed. When you embrace God’s love, you feel differently about yourself, your neighbors, your community, your church, and the world. When you open your heart to God’s love, you will feel compelled to share God’s message and His compassion with others. God’s love for us truly surpasses understanding. So, have you accepted God’s love, and are you reflecting it to those around you? — 1 John 4:8