God’s Love: The Most Joyous to the Soul

Excerpts

Sister Susan H. Porter

First Counselor in the Primary General Presidency

We can picture the love of God as light emanating from the tree of life, shedding itself abroad over all the earth into the hearts of the children of men. God’s light and love permeate all His creations.

Sometimes we mistakenly think that we can feel God’s love only after we have followed the iron rod and partaken of the fruit. God’s love, however, not only is received by those who come to the tree but is the very power that motivates us to seek that tree. …

God’s love is not found in the circumstances of our lives but in His presence in our lives. We know of His love when we receive strength beyond our own and when His Spirit brings peace, comfort, and direction. At times it may be difficult to feel His love. We can pray to have our eyes opened to see His hand in our lives and to see His love in the beauty of His creations.

As we ponder the Savior’s life and His infinite sacrifice, we begin to understand His love for us. …

I testify that our Lord and Savior did indeed die for each and every one of us. It was an expression of His infinite love for us and for His Father. …

May we open our hearts to receive the pure love that God has for us and then shed forth His love in all we do and are.