I love you son.

The following was something I felt Abba saying to me earlier today. 

I truly believe it was for me to cherish and hold deep in my heart, but also to share. 

Our Father is so fond of us. He is so in love with you. I hope you loose yourself in that truth today and many many more days to come.

This is what I heard him say earlier today:

 

"Luke, I created you to love you. I created you to be with you. I created you because I wanted you to be mine, my beloved child.

Everything else is a part of that, but it's not why I created you. I didn't create you to be a Young Life leader. I didn't create you to be a husband, a father, or even a good person. I didn't create you to tell others about me... 

I created you to love you.

Everything else is a part of that, it's a part of your journey deeper into my love for you. It's important, and it's very good, but it's not the reason, it's not your identity, it's not your destination... 

I AM.

I love you son. I love you more than you can know. I love your smile, the way you look, how you get really excited about things, your passion, even your questions, and your sharp edges. You are my boy. I'm so proud of you. You have no idea how happy you make me.

I created you because I wanted to... because I wanted you."

Peace.