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Backstory:
Each night before bed, I try to offer a prayer of gratitude. As I reflect on the blessings of the day, my thoughts often turn to something much greater than the things I have been given. I find myself overwhelmed by the reality that my Heavenly Father knows me perfectly—the good, the bad, the weaknesses, the mistakes, the fears, and the struggles—and yet He loves me completely. The more I think about the gift of Jesus Christ and His Atonement, the more grateful I become for a love that I cannot fully comprehend but deeply feel. 

Completely Known, Completely Loved

My dear Father in Heaven,
I love You without question.
I feel Your love with me through my day,
And feeling that amount of love is more than I can say.

Knowing that You love me so much
Helps me feel hope through Your Heavenly Touch.
But then I remember who I really am on the inside,
And I wonder why with me, You choose to reside.

Father, I am so flawed and weak 
That I don’t know why to me, You want to speak.
You know the thoughts and intents of my heart,
And You know that from You I never want to depart.

You love me so much that You sacrificed Your Beloved Son,
So that through Him, I can again be with You when this life is done.
I can’t imagine the amount of love You give to me,
But I can feel Your love every time I come to You on bended knee.

Please, Father, help me overcome all of my weaknesses that weigh me down 
Because I feel so flawed and overwhelmed that I think I might drown.
Even though I can’t imagine why You love me as much as You do,
Help me to feel hope in my soul so that I can see myself from Your Loving View.

The Takeaway: God's love is not based on our perfection. He knows us completely and loves us completely. Through Jesus Christ, our weaknesses, mistakes, and shortcomings do not have the final say. As we sincerely strive to repent, improve, and follow Him, His grace makes up the difference. Sometimes the greatest blessing to be grateful for is simply being loved by God.

Watch my YouTube short on this topic here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1ZGOPLbYMg

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