Okay, friend. Let’s get real for a second.
I remember sitting in my office back in 2004, surrounded by scribbled notes, marked up highlighter Bibles, and a heart that had just started to grasp something I could barely put into words, God’s love. I ended up writing a book called Love Beyond Doubt. It was raw, it was honest, and looking back, it was only the beginning.
Fast forward twenty years, and wow. The road has been bumpy, beautiful, and honestly, pretty wild at times. I’ve learned so much more about God’s love since then. It’s deeper than I ever imagined, more complex than I can explain, and still, still, it blows me away how personal it is.
I guess that’s why I wrote a new book “Infinite Love”. Not because I’ve figured it all out (spoiler alert: I haven’t), but because I wanted to share the journey of discovering just how limitless His love really is.
Now, let’s be clear. “Infinite Love”. is just a glimpse. A whisper, really. Scripture tells us we only see in part while we’re here, like looking through a fogged-up mirror. But even that glimpse… oh, it’s enough to move you to tears.
It’s enough to soften the hardest heart, to remind the weary soul that they’re not forgotten, and to call the wanderer home.
You know those moments when you're feeling like a bit of a mess? When you’re not sure if you’ve done enough, prayed enough, been “good enough”? Yeah, me too.
But here’s what I’ve come to know and understand with every fiber of my being: Father God’s love isn’t based on our performance. It’s not conditional. It’s not a gold-star chart in the sky. It’s steady. It’s relentless. It’s wrapped in grace.
And the crazy thing is, it’s not just for the already-convinced, church-every-Sunday crowd. God’s love is wild enough to chase down the skeptical, the broken, the angry, the tired, the confused. You and me. All of us.
There’s something sacred about knowing you’re loved even in your ugliest moments. Not just tolerated. Not just pitied. Loved. Deeply. Completely. With the kind of love that sees every part of you and still chooses to stay.
And that love? It shows up in ways we don’t always expect.
Sometimes, it's in the sweet quiet of a morning coffee that turns into an emotional mess (the good kind). Other times, it’s in those “why is this happening” kind of trials where His love shows up as comfort, or strength, or the friend who checks in at just the right time.
It’s in the discipline too, that part we’d all kind of like to skip over. But if you've ever loved someone enough to tell them a hard truth, then you get it. Love doesn’t look away. It leans in, even when it hurts.
And let me tell you, the more I’ve leaned into understanding God’s love, (in this old age) the more I’ve seen how much of it I was missing before. His love is patient (way more than I am), it’s kind (when I’m hangry and sarcastic), it forgives (thank God), and it never gives up.
Oh, and let’s talk about Jesus for a minute, shall we?
Jesus is the human, beating heart of God’s love. He didn’t just talk about it, He lived it. He washed feet, healed the untouchables, welcomed the misfits, and laid down His life for people who didn’t even get it. That’s the kind of love that changes you. And not in a fluffy, bible app-quote kind of way. I mean, really changes you. From the inside out.
And if you’ve ever wondered, “Where do I fit in all this?”, here’s your answer, straight up: You are loved with the same love the Father has for the Son. Not a diluted version. Not a second-hand dose. The same love.
That’s mind-blowing.
I don’t know what you’re going through right now. Maybe life feels light and full, or maybe it’s messy and confusing.
Maybe you’re standing strong, or maybe you’re hanging on by a thread. But wherever you are, I hope you hear this loud and clear:
You are seen.
You are valued.
You are loved.
Not because of what you do, but because of who He is.
So, this blog, it’s for you today. It’s my love letter to the weary heart, the curious mind, the faithful soul, and the quiet seeker. It’s for the one who’s never felt quite “good enough,” and for the one who’s known God a long time but still feels surprised by how tender He really is.
I hope these thoughts give reflection, from my heart to your heart and my hope is that it will give you a glimpse, just a small, shining glimpse, of the staggering beauty of your Father God’s love for you.
Thanks for letting me share this with you. Let’s keep walking this journey together. And friend, don’t ever forget…
You are wildly loved.
RJ (Rox) Nolin
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