107. Today I am grateful for the love of God

Today I was reading my scriptures and I came across a scripture that I have read and heard many times. John 3:16-17 which reads “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.” 

While reading this scripture, I was overcome with an increased testimony and gratitude for the love of God. Being Christmas time, we recognize the birth of Christ, the son of God. However, it is because of God’s love for us that Christ was sent to earth to save us. I love how the scripture says that Christ was not sent to the world to condemn us but to save us. We know from the scriptures that Christ was not judgemental. He did give us commandments to follow but he showed us how to live through love. Just as our Heavenly Father loves us so does our Savior, Jesus Christ who taught us to love each other.

Reading this scripture today has increased my desire to be more loving to everyone. I am grateful for that as well.