Dance party.

Dance like nobodies watching.

This past weekend, i had a conversation with one of the youth leaders at our church about young people feeling like God Hates them. Listening to her tell me story after story of what some of these kids were saying literally broke my heart in two. Thoughts Raced through my mind. Jesus is my favorite, He is absolutely awesome - the best thing that every happened to me. How in the world can we think that God hates us when he showcases his love every moment of every day?

Then i actually thought about it, i know how they felt, and how some of you might feel, so much happens in our lives and in the world, it makes perfect sense that we think God hates us? So much "evidence" proves that notion to be true. Well guys, i think it's time we divert our perspective and put on our rose colored glasses

You know those times when you are in a bad mood, and you're scrolling through your Facebook page and you see something that absolutely tickles your pickle, so much so that your mood changes completely? How about those times when you are riding/driving in the car, the sun is shining, whether is absolutely perfect, windows down, wind in your hair and your FAVORITE song comes on the radio?What about sunrises and sunsets? Flowers? And don't forget your favorite shoes? favorite gadgets? that cell phone you love so much?

That is Jesus, showcasing his love. Whenever something good happens to you, even the smallest of things like when your fav episode of your fav show comes on, give thanks to God. He's showing you his love.

You see, Jesus loves each and every one of us so very much that it is his absolute pleasure to shower us with his love. And so he does every chance he gets. We just have to be open to seeing it.

The saying goes: "There are always a million reasons not to[believe]"; howeverThe bible says: "Rejoice in the lord always, and again i say rejoice." (phil4.4)

You know what that means right?

DANCE PARTY!