I’ve always been conscious of the Lord’s tender mercies, but your expression of “Love Notes” truly warms my heart. It seems to pinpoint exactly what my heart feels towards my Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ as I remember they know my name…and my heart. Thank you for the reminder.
Beverly Barnt MooreApril 29, 2022
Yes last week I received a love message from my Lord in a strange form. I awoke to find the tiny diamond birthstone missing from my mother's ring. I was heartbroken. My daughter gave me the ring with my birthstone and mother's and her and her brothers over 30 years ago. Later I noticed something on the bathroom floor and picked it up but without glasses I wasn't sure it was even more than cat litter. Later I went back with glasses on and looked again.......yes? maybe? I taped it to a paper and took it and the ring to a jeweler who confirmed it was my tiny diamond. Now if that isn't a message of love I just don't know what is. HE also answers my prayers for more time to do family history every time I get sick. I KNOW HE LOVES ME!
Debra M.April 29, 2022
Loved this! The idea of a love note is so special. I had an experience maybe 4 years ago that stands out--I have a granddaughter that was due to receive her Young Womanhood award in her sacrament meeting, Her mom was not active, and I was told to meet her at the building--she had a ride with a neighbor. I got there, and no granddaughter. The meeting started and she had been told by the bishop he would give the award before the sacrament. I saw him looking at the doors watching for her. The sacrament had just finished when she walked in , almost in tears. Her ride had been late, and she was sure it was too late. I was about in tears also, because this award meant so much to her, and she had persevered to get it despite the difficulties in always needing rides to meetings and activities. I just keep looking at the bishop, willing him in my mind to call Zoe up and praying mightily that he would see her.
After the speakers were done he called her up to the podium and gave her the award--then I really did cry with relief and gratitude that there was a bishop who listened to promptings and our hearts. My granddaughter and I had a private joke whenever we witness these tender mercies--"The Church is true!" and that was the first thing she said when she sat down after receiving her award. Maybe a small thing, but to us it was great! It was a witness to us that Heavenly Father knows us so well.
Dorrie KeithApril 28, 2022
I feel compelled to share a couple of "love notes from the Lord. It was morning, I had hit rock bottom, emotionally. After watching my husband's mind dwindle away from dementia, going through the Paradise fire in a very intense way, being isolated because of the covid pandemic, being a full-time caretaker and then widowed after nearly 70 years of marriage, I had reached the end of my endurance. I tearfully and desperately prayed for some relief, something to pull me out of the despair I was sinking into. Soon, the phone rang, and it was a representative from Social Security telling me she had cut through the red tape and obtained my survivor's benefits plus back pay. I had been struggling with them for several weeks and had almost given up. Of course, that brightened my spirits considerably but within an hour I could feel myself sinking again. I glanced out the window and right in front of it was a wild tom turkey, looking up at me with his scrawny neck stretched out. He was trying to figure out if a real person was there, so I stood very still. Along came his hen and four adolescent poults, acting like typical teenagers. The family then put on such a comedy act that I dissolved into tears...of laughter. What strange angels the Lord sends sometimes to do His work!
Loren DaltonApril 28, 2022
Great article! Thanks for reminding us all just how much God is aware of us and that He is constantly sending us these little reminders and you have done a wonderful job of reminding of these little things that we may otherwise overlook are really messages from Him to us!
Taylor StonelyApril 28, 2022
Thank you for sharing your experiences! I laughed and I cried, because I can totally relate to how the desires of my heart were seemingly crushed, only to have the Lord intervene with his love note to me.
Elaine MathewsApril 28, 2022
Your article made me smile all the way through! I now know what to call the little but amazing personal reminders that tell me my hopes and thoughts are known to the Lord. Just as you said- they’re not earth-shattering, desperate pleadings but more ‘if only I could, wouldn’t it be lovely’ musings that when they come to pass, feel like a warm hug from home that remind me I’m loved. I also feel that in acknowledging and thanking Him for sweet treasures enables me to see His hand each day more clearly.
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Connie ComptonApril 29, 2022
I’ve always been conscious of the Lord’s tender mercies, but your expression of “Love Notes” truly warms my heart. It seems to pinpoint exactly what my heart feels towards my Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ as I remember they know my name…and my heart. Thank you for the reminder.
Beverly Barnt MooreApril 29, 2022
Yes last week I received a love message from my Lord in a strange form. I awoke to find the tiny diamond birthstone missing from my mother's ring. I was heartbroken. My daughter gave me the ring with my birthstone and mother's and her and her brothers over 30 years ago. Later I noticed something on the bathroom floor and picked it up but without glasses I wasn't sure it was even more than cat litter. Later I went back with glasses on and looked again.......yes? maybe? I taped it to a paper and took it and the ring to a jeweler who confirmed it was my tiny diamond. Now if that isn't a message of love I just don't know what is. HE also answers my prayers for more time to do family history every time I get sick. I KNOW HE LOVES ME!
Debra M.April 29, 2022
Loved this! The idea of a love note is so special. I had an experience maybe 4 years ago that stands out--I have a granddaughter that was due to receive her Young Womanhood award in her sacrament meeting, Her mom was not active, and I was told to meet her at the building--she had a ride with a neighbor. I got there, and no granddaughter. The meeting started and she had been told by the bishop he would give the award before the sacrament. I saw him looking at the doors watching for her. The sacrament had just finished when she walked in , almost in tears. Her ride had been late, and she was sure it was too late. I was about in tears also, because this award meant so much to her, and she had persevered to get it despite the difficulties in always needing rides to meetings and activities. I just keep looking at the bishop, willing him in my mind to call Zoe up and praying mightily that he would see her. After the speakers were done he called her up to the podium and gave her the award--then I really did cry with relief and gratitude that there was a bishop who listened to promptings and our hearts. My granddaughter and I had a private joke whenever we witness these tender mercies--"The Church is true!" and that was the first thing she said when she sat down after receiving her award. Maybe a small thing, but to us it was great! It was a witness to us that Heavenly Father knows us so well.
Dorrie KeithApril 28, 2022
I feel compelled to share a couple of "love notes from the Lord. It was morning, I had hit rock bottom, emotionally. After watching my husband's mind dwindle away from dementia, going through the Paradise fire in a very intense way, being isolated because of the covid pandemic, being a full-time caretaker and then widowed after nearly 70 years of marriage, I had reached the end of my endurance. I tearfully and desperately prayed for some relief, something to pull me out of the despair I was sinking into. Soon, the phone rang, and it was a representative from Social Security telling me she had cut through the red tape and obtained my survivor's benefits plus back pay. I had been struggling with them for several weeks and had almost given up. Of course, that brightened my spirits considerably but within an hour I could feel myself sinking again. I glanced out the window and right in front of it was a wild tom turkey, looking up at me with his scrawny neck stretched out. He was trying to figure out if a real person was there, so I stood very still. Along came his hen and four adolescent poults, acting like typical teenagers. The family then put on such a comedy act that I dissolved into tears...of laughter. What strange angels the Lord sends sometimes to do His work!
Loren DaltonApril 28, 2022
Great article! Thanks for reminding us all just how much God is aware of us and that He is constantly sending us these little reminders and you have done a wonderful job of reminding of these little things that we may otherwise overlook are really messages from Him to us!
Taylor StonelyApril 28, 2022
Thank you for sharing your experiences! I laughed and I cried, because I can totally relate to how the desires of my heart were seemingly crushed, only to have the Lord intervene with his love note to me.
Elaine MathewsApril 28, 2022
Your article made me smile all the way through! I now know what to call the little but amazing personal reminders that tell me my hopes and thoughts are known to the Lord. Just as you said- they’re not earth-shattering, desperate pleadings but more ‘if only I could, wouldn’t it be lovely’ musings that when they come to pass, feel like a warm hug from home that remind me I’m loved. I also feel that in acknowledging and thanking Him for sweet treasures enables me to see His hand each day more clearly.
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