Have you ever thought (or even said) this in response to the statement, “God loves you personally”?
You’re not alone. Many of us struggle with the concept of God’s personal love. Logically, it makes sense that an infinite being with infinite love could personally know and enjoy 7 billion people simultaneously.
But in application, it still seems rather fantastical and impractical.
Many of us picture God as a good-hearted dad surrounded too many children—scanning all, remember the names of many, but not able to really see or be with any one…apart from the much-treasured “well-done” they might hear upon doing something truly exceptional.
I’d like to offer evidence that God’s love isn’t generic: you.
If I could somehow hire a spiritual investigator to dust you, you’d be covered with a unique set of God’s fingerprints. You’re a custom creation.
If God’s love were generic, why would He bother to infuse all of creation with such mind-boggling uniqueness?
Over the next 7 Days of Discovery, I invite you to consider the possibility that you have been designed with a custom God-print that reflects how you were architected to love God and be loved by God!
Join me as we explore chapters 27 – 31 of The Sacred Slow: A Holy Departure From Fast Faith.
Alicia
Dr ABC
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Dr abc, I just read day 4 of your 7 day discovery program and it reminded me of this message I gave a while back. https://vimeo.com/274136137
Thank you for reading! Blessings on you today!
Hi there, after reading this remarkable piece of writing i
am too happy to share my knowledge here with friends.
I experienced traumatic events in my life. One in particular I thought, felt, that I wouldn’t recover. I know God is with me, but the pain is overwhelming. The physical and mental state is enormous. I focused all of me on God, there was nothing else. I dispense with all other things in my life. Time elapse and I realized that I was in green pastures; beside the still waters. Then, I saw an infomercial a year later of ” The Sacred Slow” and I knew that’s what I’m in.
Thank you, Alicia, for sharing part of your story. I pray that the messages of The Sacred slow truly encourage you.
Hi Alicia,
A few of the ladies and I have been doing s Study together on the Sacred Slow. I am amazed it is a beautiful place.
I cannot wait to hear you at the SNED woman’s conference this November. I look forward to possibly meeting you there. Thankyou for your sharing your gift of writing and teaching with us.
See you on November.
Good Bless You
Maggie Sousa
Thank you for your encouragement!
Dear Alicia,
I had the privilege of hearing your message at C3 Oxford Falls earlier this year. I have been saved 25 yrs. You’re teaching has stirred me to go deeper. I felt invited by God. I look forward to journeying with you in your materials.
My husband & I have recently moved to HopeUC Charmhaven with Darlene & Mark Zchech. I believe God has some equipping and repositioning internally & then externally for us. I know your teaching will be part of a catalyst in this.
God Bless you
Wow–what a gift to experience both these churches! Peace to you in your transition and please give my love to the HopeUC family.
Hi Dr. Alicia ,
I saw you on Daystar the other day on the Marcus and Joni Lamb show .
Your testimony really moved me and yes even though I’ve been a believer since the age of six when I first as Jesus into my heart your story really resonated with me !
As soon as I can I will be purchasing your book the sacred slow and I would love for you to come to my church and share as a guest speaker in the women’s Bible study .
You have such a special way about you and I really see Christ shining through brightly .
I love the way you communicate and express yourself and it is so wonderful and refreshing to discover someone like yourself even though I haven’t met you .
I really feel like I could learn so much from you and help impact the next generation .
Thank you so much for sharing your heart and your testimony Dr. Alicia .
In a world where everything is so fast it seems like technology has taken the place of relationships, I applaud you and know that many other people like myself need to discover& rediscover this way of thinking and way of life.
Thank you! Yes, technology holds so much potential but can so easily become a substitute for investing deeply in others. You are so kind to send encouragement my way. It was a joy to be with the DayStar team.
Oooooh my yellow feathers!!!
What a magnificent Pappa we have…I have never considered the depth of His love and I think for a long while I couldn’t fathom what it meant until now…the way He loves us
The truth in His love is more than one anything we could ever imagine or begin to grapple with…I was in struggle a few weeks ago to the point where my mind and body desperately required Jesus
I had no sense of anything but I felt God hold me and heal me and mold me…it’s a journey but ever so needed now when I look at the other side of it
Your sermons on spiritual pain increased love in me and a new meaningful outlook on the Love of ABBA…I tearfully embrace the days I have now and prayerfully embark the nights cause I know He is near and although it’s still a process to believe in His love…I can trust in it while I wait, walk and wade through…He carries me this I know and where I don’t know He provides insight and wisdom….What a magnificent ABBA magnificent!!!
Peace and Joy
Renay (Flower)
Thank you, Renay! I’m am so grateful for your words (and the yellow feathers!)
Anonymous changed my life. I now try to stay in the present, surrendering, with a mantra” Jesus, you take care of it.” Finding the holy whispers in the silence I carve out throughout my day. This all was given to me as a gift during a very tough illness. During which time friends disappeared. But, it was ok. My dependence and delightful anticipation of the gifts my Lord would bless me with were so much more meaningful and joyous. So I entered into anonymity with trust and hope knowing that I would heal.
Beautiful. Yes, illness often opens up new ways of healing. God wastes nothing. Peace and strength to you, Jennifer!
I just read this and so relate to what you have been going through. My friends disappeared not with an illness but with the loss of my daughter. God has killed in all the blanks and I’m at peace. Thank you for sharing this.
Thank you for sharing your journey, Barbara. I’m so sorry for your loss…and so grateful for your peace.
Hi Alicia
I love your ❤️ I live in California I am a pastor from Church of The Nazarene
My journey is being heard
I love the love the Lord and I love Darlene. My big issue is my relationship with my husband. Pray for us.
Praying for you as I type, dear Elsa!
Hmm, did not find an update profile link….
hoping it is not too late to receive the 7 days of discovering……
I just found this old email from the end of Sept.
Thank you.
Just seeing this now. So sorry for my delay, Lisa! Were you able to receive the 7 days of discovery devo? If not, please contact my team at grow@aliciachole.com and we’ll get that to you.
Alicia, this is so powerful and perfectly timed for my life, for the climate in our western culture. Your book arrived yesterday, thank you! Bless you!
Oh beautiful Bonnie! I’m so glad it reached you. And I apologize for my delay. Just now finding comments that I somehow missed. Love you. We need tea time soon!