11 True Stories of Redeeming Love for When You Need Hope
Redeeming love is something different than the world can offer. Divine love. Unconditional love. Unfailing love. They all refer to something more than we as humans can promise.
At some point in our lives, love has or will hurt. The word, the feeling, and its reminders prod at tender places in our spirits. Sometimes, the love we find in this world keeps us afloat on light feet and happy hearts. But, yes, at other times it brings us to our knees in pain and desperation.
But God. Together, my two favorite words. God’s love doesn’t fail. And it meets us in the pain. Jesus comes alongside us. He gets down on His knees right next to us in our pain and holds us giving us the strength to get back up and live again. To love and to hope again.
God’s Redeeming Love
I often write here of all the Scriptures God has given us within the Words of our Bibles that keep our thoughts positive and focuses on life-giving Truth. His Words tell us we are loved, chosen, and worth fighting for. They tell us His promises to love us in spite of our mistakes and to walk with us to healing as long as we hold tight to Him.
21 of those Bible verses can be found in the following 3 posts. Each article gives you 7 Bible verses and breaks them down to help you understand God’s character and promises so that you can pray with boldness.
11 Stories of Those Who Show Us God’s Redeeming Love Is Real
This week, I leave you with not just my thoughts and experiences, but real stories of real people who have experienced God’s redeeming and radically different love! These stories come from the heart. Some get raw. And some will hit nerves.
But all are beautiful because they were inspired by the Author of all words and of all our stories.
Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story … ”
Psalm 107:2 NIV
Enjoy this round-up of posts! Let these words sink into your hearts and work as a conduit of God’s love. It would bless these sweet storytellers so much if you take a moment to comment or share their stories!
1. Horace Williams Jr.’s “Trust God with ALL Your Heart, or Do You Have a Better Idea?”
2. Stacey Pardoe’s “Your Pain Has a Purpose, and This Is Part of It . . .”
3. Tracey’s “Beloved April {Love Day}”
4. Jeanne Takenaka’s “When God Redeems the Choices We Make”
5. Liz Jone’s “God Will Heal the Broken Places”
6. Kelly Balarie’s “Gyms, Playgrounds, and Pushing into Jesus”
7. Donna Bucher’s “Dancing With a Limp”
8. Lisa Murray’s “When Peace Always Seems Just Beyond Your Reach”
Lisa’s post is a beautiful highlight of a portion of her book. A phenomenal book about peace that I featured here. It has blessed me tremendously, digging deep into a kind of peace that comes from a steady source. One that surpasses all understanding and holds us high even when the world tries to bring us down. Order it here!
9. Maree Dee’s “Why Embrace Gratitude in the Midst of the Unexpected?”
10. Sarah’s “To the Grown Daughter Who Has Failed to Love Her Mother Well”
11. Karen “Girl” Friday’s “Stop Carrying Regret Like a Ball and Chain”
What Is Next for Your Redeeming Love Journey?
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Take some time to relax. Play worship music and let God’s Word about who you are as HIS CHILD wash over you!
Thank you for including Liz’s story in this wonderful round-up. Our stories are different, but the thread of God’s grace and love runs through them all.
Hi Kelly,
Liz’s story was so inspiring. My heart was so touched as I read it. It shared the power of God’s love!
Blessings and smiles,
Lori
Thanks for sharing these with us, Lori. I can’t wait to read them! I’ll be sharing as I go.
Hi Marva,
Thank you so much for visiting and sharing, my friend!
Hugs,
Lori
I’m looking forward to reading these! What a wonderful roundup to spread the hope found in our Savior!
Thanks so much, Valerie! These ladies wrote some beautiful stories of God’s love!
Hugs,
Lori
Lori, thanks for highlighting this blogs! Bless you in your ministry.
Hi Debbie,
Thank you so much for stopping by! These ladies shared some beautiful life stories! I was honored to share their stories! And thank you so much for the blessings!
Hugs,
Lori
What a great collection of encouraging stories–thank you for the time you put into these.
Thank you, Deborah! I pray your heart was encouraged by these stories!
Blessings and smiles,
Lori
Lori,
What a beautiful post! I love your view on Valentine’s Day (delighting in His love) and having the redeemed of the Lord share their stories! I can’t wait to read through the posts you included in the round up.
Bree
Bree, I am so glad you stopped by and I pray these stories of His love encourage your heart!
Blessings and smiles,
Lori
I appreciate you collecting these stories. Sometimes these real-life stories are the ones that can reach us the most with God’s own love.
Thank you, Lisa! It was so much fun to share all these stories. They each spoke to my heart in a different way but each described the love of God so beautifully!
Blessings and smiles,
Lori
I’m looking forward to reading all of these, Lori. I quickly clicked over to Sarah’s post and realized it was written for me. Thank you for sharing this round up with Thankful Thursdays.
Lori, I am so glad you read Sarah’s post! It was such a good one. Praying for you, friend!
Hugs,
Lori
Thank you for these, I’m going to go through them!
I pray these stories encourage your heart, Tammy!
Blessings and smiles,
Lori
I love the picture you painted in my mind of being warriors using God’s Word to defeat the self-defeating lies. Praying that the truth of His Word penetrates deep into our hearts so we can rest in God’s great love for each of us. Thank you, Lori, for sharing. : )
Oh, friend, I am praying this prayer with you! Thank you so much for your sweet visit, Crystal!
Hugs,
Lori
Hi Melanie,
Isn’t Sarah just a treasure? I think that story about her mother reverberates with many of us in different ways. Thank you so very much for sharing! I pray it reaches many and touches hearts pointing to the power of God’s love!
Blessings and smiles,
Lori
Lori, I really needed this this week. Things are so crazy, but the funny thing is God is still taking the time to show that He is here, He arranged a job so that we would have the money to pay for Levi’s rent at the home they made him move too, then someone from our church showed up with 10 huge bags of groceries. He will not let us fail. He knows that we are trusting Him. These stories keep me on the right track, make me continue to focus on the good. Thank you my friend. xx
Hi Nikki,
Oh, I am so thankful God is taking care of you and sending people and opportunities to help you weather this storm! I am humbled and so thankful that God is using my words to be even just a little bit of help to you. That is my reason for writing!
Love you,
Lori
Great roundup of so many real stories to share. Thank you so much for linking up to Share With Me #sharewithme.
Thanks, Jenny, for visiting and for hosting Share with Me!
Hugs,
Lori
What a wonderful round up of stories, Lori! Love comes in so many different shapes, sizes, and not one is the same. Thanks for sharing this encouragement with #SocialButterflySunday! Hope to see you link up again this week! Blessings 🙂
Hi Kelly,
Thanks so much! These ladies each moved me so powerfully!!!
Blessings and smiles,
Lori