Are you sure?

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law." (Gal 5:22-23). 


It's impossible to have any of these if I don't believe in the depths of my soul that I am really, really, really loved by God first. Why would he choose to love me when I fail in these areas so often? Do I really believe? It's something to think about and I sure know I can't love the way He loves on my own. I need more of Him and less of me. 


I love the words to this song by David Phelps:

Dear Lord, I'm on my knees again
I come to you because you understand
I've tried so hard, but I just can't change myself
That's why I know I need your help

So here I am, this in my plea
My only hope is your love for me
I'm reaching out so desperately
Come take my hand, take all of me
Just as I am

Oh Lord, you make what's broken new
Why can't I just learn to follow you
I want, I want to know you to feel you in my soul
I surrender all control

So here I am, this in my plea
My only hope is your love for me
I'm reaching out so desperately
Come take my hand and take all of me

Just I am not afraid to follow you where you lead me
I can leave the past behind me
I'm forgiven and I'm free

So here I am, this in my plea
My only hope is your love for me
I'm reaching out so desperately
Come take my hand and take all of me
Just as I am

Oh, your love for me
I'm reaching out so desperately
Come take my hand and take all of me
Just as I am

Do you really believe God loves you?