Rev. John Campoli, i.v.dei
His Love Ministries

My Precious Child,

I want you to know something. I created you. I knew who you were, who you would become long before you were born. I knew that you would grow up, that you would fall, that sometimes you would question yourself even though I created you in my image and I love you as is you were the only person I ever made. I am love. To be made in my image means that you must never fear loving as your heart leads.

Some days are easier than others. Some days you feel like you're the most blessed person in the world. But some days you get lost. The pain comes in waves, and you suddenly forget who I am, how I have the power to rescue you from whatever demons you face. You turn away from me, try to take matters into your own hands. But you don't have to do that.

Don't ever feel like you're fighting alone.

I am with you even when you slip and lose your footing. I see you chasing emptiness in people, in bottles, in bad habits, spinning yourself in circles. I reach out my hand to you, give you miracles and blessings and signs, but often you don't see them, and when you do, you're afraid to accept the help.

You might think I've abandoned you—but you are my creation—I will never leave you. I know the number of hairs on your head, the way your mouth turns into a crooked grin when you laugh, the slight curve of your hips. I know the unpolished fingernails, the callouses, the muscles that fill your upper back.

I know how you loved that girl or boy and are still heartbroken over them. I know how you gave your heart to that person who ended up falling for someone else. I know what you think about when it's late, and you can't fall asleep, the songs you sing in the shower, your favorite color, the meal you always cook when you're sick.

I know you try to fill yourself with all the temporary things of this world even though I gave my Son to you.

But I want you to know who I am; I will never force you to come to me. I want you to see the truth of mu love in your life and know, beyond any doubt, that I am your God and I will never forsake you. No matter whatever happens in your life, no matter how you even deny my existence, I will still love you.

You are my child, and nothing will change that.

Through whatever darkness or whatever storm, I love you. I love you for who you are, for what you are, and for where you are. You have nothing to fear.

Your Loving God and Father