14 Letters to You ❤️


This year, for my birthday, my sister collected letters from at least 28 loved ones who shared beautiful messages of love, encouragement, memories, and gratitude toward me. To say I was overwhelmed by all the love is an understatement. My friends and family know me as the writer in their lives, so they went above and beyond in their letters to show how much I mean to them. It's a gift I will treasure forever.

It’s crazy how easy it is to forget how loved you are when one or two things don’t go your way. But if this past birthday taught me anything, it’s that even when you don’t feel deserving, you are still worthy of all the love this world has to offer. This one precious gift allowed me to reflect on love in all its forms. Sometimes, we limit love to romance, but in reality, love surrounds us every day.

Love is in the friends and family who show up for us. It’s in the parent who makes your favorite meal just because they feel like it. It’s in the sibling who shares the craziest memes just to make you snort with laughter. It’s in the friend who shows up at your house because they miss you and want to bother you. Love is in the small child who reaches for your hand when they need help getting somewhere or something.

That very love lifted me during one of the hardest years of my life. There were days when it was hard to get out of bed, days when tears replaced all three meals, days when I felt alone and abandoned, days when I felt like a failure. But how wrong I was. If I can share a tidbit from my birthday post this year:

"When I couldn’t muster up the courage and strength to push forward, God put my community to work. When I became distant, my loved ones put on their best shoes and ran to find me. When I preferred silence, they flooded my life with laughter and joy. When I didn’t know what to say to God, they went to the throne of grace on my behalf, praying life-changing prayers. And even when my tears became as deep as an ocean, they built boats strong enough to withstand the waves just to be close to me. They never left me stranded."

When I think about the human love I was fortunate enough to receive, I know that even that is just a glimpse of a greater love—God’s love. It’s the kind of love that fills the gaps in ways human love simply cannot.

I remember my earliest memory of Valentine’s Day being in elementary school, passing out Valentine’s Day cards to everyone in class. I knew it was a day to show others that they are cared for, appreciated, and loved. Because of that, Valentine’s Day has become one of my favorite holidays. Of course, its origins had more to do with romantic love, but I’m so happy that, over time, it has expanded to encompass love of all types. But I cannot talk about a day of love without talking about Love itself—God.

John 3:16 stands as one of the most profound and widely known verses in the Bible, capturing the very heart of Christianity: "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." As I've grown older, this verse has deepened in its significance, resonating with me in ways I couldn’t have fully understood in my younger years.

Imagine this: You have only one child, and they choose to enlist in the military, knowing they may be asked to sacrifice their life for a country that may not even deserve such loyalty. Despite the risks, your child insists that this sacrifice is necessary, so that others may feel cared for and protected. If it were me, I’d probably find a hundred reasons to try to convince them to reconsider. Yet, God didn’t hesitate. He didn’t question the worthiness of the people He was sacrificing His Son for. Instead, He saw us as precious, valuable, and deeply loved, even when we were indifferent or unfaithful toward Him. And if He had to do it all over again, He would. Without hesitation. Over and over again.

That kind of love is incomprehensible. It's a love that no movie, song, or story can truly encapsulate. It’s beyond understanding, limitless in its depth, and immeasurable in its grace. And the most incredible part? This love is not distant or abstract; it’s here, freely available to you and me, no matter where we’ve been or what we’ve done. There is nothing—absolutely nothing—that can separate us from the boundless love of God. His love is relentless, always pursuing, always present, and never-ending.

In this month of love, I want to remind you that Love has never missed you, nor will it ever. After all, God is Love. Every hug, every kind word, every prayer someone has said for you—those are echoes of God’s love. So, in honor of Valentine’s Day, I want to share 14 short love notes from the One who loves you most. It is my hope that the same empowerment of love I felt from my birthday letters, you feel that and more.

1. My Child, You Are Never Alone
"I will never leave you nor forsake you." – Deuteronomy 31:6 
Even in your loneliest moments, I am here. My presence surrounds you, and I will never abandon you. 
 
2. You Are Wonderfully Made
"I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Your works are wonderful, I know that full well." – Psalm 139:14 
Every detail about you is intentional. You are not a mistake. You are my masterpiece. 
 
3.  My Love for You Is Unchanging
"I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness." – Jeremiah 31:3 
No matter what you do, My love for you will never fade. It has no conditions, no limits. 
 
4.  I See Your Tears and Hold Every One
"You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in Your bottle." – Psalm 56:8 
Not one tear you cry goes unnoticed. I see you, I hold you, and I will comfort you. 
 
5. You Are More Valuable Than You Realize
"Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God... you are worth more than many sparrows." – Luke 12:6-7 
If I care for the smallest birds, how much more do I care for you? You are priceless to Me. 
 
6. Nothing Can Separate You from My Love
"Neither death nor life... nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God." – Romans 8:38-39 
No mistake, no failure, no distance can remove you from My love. It is forever. 
 
7. I Have Plans for You
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." – Jeremiah 29:11  
Even when you can’t see the way forward, trust that I am guiding you toward something beautiful. 
 
8. I Give You Strength for Every Battle
"My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness." – 2 Corinthians 12:9 
You don’t have to be strong on your own. My grace will always be enough. 
 
9. I Delight in You
"The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in His love He will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing." – Zephaniah 3:17 
I don’t just love you—I delight in you. You bring Me joy. 
 
10. I Will Carry You Through Every Season
"Even to your old age and gray hairs I am He, I am He who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you." – Isaiah 46:4 
You don’t have to walk alone. I will carry you through every high and low. 
 
11. I Am Your Safe Place
"The Lord is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust." – Psalm 91:2 
When life feels overwhelming, rest in Me. I am your shelter, your protector, your home. 
 
12. My Love Casts Out Fear
"There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear." – 1 John 4:18 
Let My love quiet your anxieties. You don’t have to live in fear—I am with you. 
 
13. I Chose You
"You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last." – John 15:16 
You are wanted, you are chosen, you are Mine. 
 
14. I Gave Everything for You
"For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." – John 3:16 
My love is not just words—it is action. I gave everything so that you could be with Me forever. 

 

May you always remember: Love has never missed you, and it never will!


Love always,

God's Most Talkative Child

 





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  1. VictoriaFebruary 16, 2025 at 3:12 PM

    This was so beautiful I’m so so speechless. I experienced tears and profound joy from this read. I also highlighted all of the verses you gave! I think it’s so creative to match 14 verses about love with Valentine’s Day

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    1. Vennesa April 16, 2025 at 7:48 PM

      Thank you so so much Victoria, I always appreciate you always be such a supportive reader of my blogs and sharing how it makes you feel. It encourages me to keep going!! I really wanted people to remember how much they are loved by God because it's so deep and unfathomable. I'm reminded of the quote " God loves you so much more in this moment than anyone ever could in a lifetime." ♥️

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