Embracing God’s Love in Our Daily Lives

Embracing God’s Love in Our Daily Lives

In the hustle of life, we may find ourselves swimming upstream, resisting the current of God’s love. Yet, He desires an intimate relationship with each of us. We might discover this through an “agitated” heart, an inability to relish the goodness around us, or when we find ourselves without much love, faith, or hope.

God’s love is an invitation, an embrace, and an everlasting covenant. Reflecting on who God is and who He wants to be for us is essential. St. Ignatius gives various titles to Jesus, such as Lord, Savior, friend, and companion. We might also call Jesus our healer and forgiver. Perhaps we all need to come up with our own descriptors of God’s love for us.

Let us continue to walk this journey with Him. God is with us every step of the way, offering His love and grace. May we open our hearts, embrace our relationship with Him in every aspect of our lives, and share in who He wants to be for us every step of the way.

By Fr. Mike French, SJ, and Fr. Pepe Ruiz, SJ