“So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him. By this is love perfected with us, so that we may have confidence for the day of judgment, because as he is so also are we in this world. There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love. We love because he first loved us.” – 1 John 4:16-19 (ESV)
On this Valentine’s Day as our hearts are drawn to thoughts of love and romance, it’s important to remember the true source of that which we cherish; God loved us first, and from that precious, perfect seed all love springs forth.
Hi, I’m Phil Malmstrom, a.k.a. Phather Phil. I’m self-employed, father of two wonderful young men, an ordained minister who delights in spreading Jesus’ Message of Hope and Love, a science-fiction junkie, an aspiring photographer and above all that one of God’s Children who rejoices in His Blessings each day. 
True love starts with the love of Christ. I keep thinking we wouldn’t even be here to love someone if it were not for His ultimate love sacrifice.
Happy Valentine’s Day Malmstrom family! 🙂
The only reason we can love is because God first loved us. He showed us what real love, true love is. Because God loves us so freely and unconditionally we can love others.
Happy Valentine’s Day, Phil!
EVerything begin with first with God! good reminder i needed to hear today. Thanks Phil