When I woke up in the middle of the night a couple of nights ago, I decided to check on my toddler. Okay, I'll be honest... he was sleeping right next to me... so that wasn't a huge challenge.

He was sleeping so peacefully, and my heart was filled with exceeding joy that he was mine. I gave him a little kiss on his cheek, and then as I tried to fall back asleep, I thought, "He has no clue how much I love him."

I know that he feels my love, but there is no way he knows the extent of my love for him.

In addition, my sleeping angel had no clue that I had poured my love upon him by planting a kiss on those rosy, red cheeks.

My next thoughts were even more humbling. I thought, "Wow, I probably have NO clue how much God really loves ME!"

I am convinced that we cannot truly grasp the concept of HOW MUCH God loves us.

I certainly couldn't imagine giving up my son to die for sinful, flawed people...yet He did...because He loved us...THAT much.

I challenge you today to take a moment and thank God for how much He loves YOU! Thank Him for the times that He has poured out His love upon you when you were not even aware of it. Even in our darkest trials, we still have so much in which to be thankful.

Dear Lord, Thank You for Your unconditional love. I love you.

I thank You Jesus for dying for me. I believe that You are Lord and that God raised You from the grave so that I can have eternal life. In the Name of Jesus I pray, Amen.

Reflection: Have I shown others the gracious love that God shows me daily?