Writing a Love Letter to Jesus

The love of Jesus is one of the most amazing themes of the Bible. In fact, Scripture tells us, "We love because he first loved us" (1 John 4:19). But have you ever wondered how we could possibly express to the Lord how much we love Him in response?

In a recent prayer summit where I led 120 men at a beautiful camp 6,000 feet above sea level in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, I asked, "If the Lord were to write a personal letter to you today, recounting His amazing love throughout your earthly journey, what would that letter say? What details might He share? What incidents would He recount? Write that letter first. Then write a letter back to Him in specific response to His amazing love to you."


An Experience of Expressed Love

Each of those 120 men found a quiet place around this lakeside retreat center and began to write. The Spirit of God moved powerfully in each heart as men recounted the story of God's love for them because of the cross. All were moved deeply by this exercise of thinking intently and specifically of the Lord's love for them.

The more our hearts reflect on the love of Jesus—the more our souls receive and our minds contemplate His love—the more completely we can respond with a deep desire to obey and honor Him...and the more our love for Him overflows.

Why not take some time to chronicle the story of Jesus' love for you? Be creative and thoughtful as you imagine and record the letter He might write to you, recalling His bountiful provision every step along the way. Review the details of that letter and all it reveals to you about Jesus' care, character, and cross.

Then, in specific terms, write your own letter back to Jesus. Tell Him why you love Him. Express the ways you want to demonstrate that love. It was a life-changing exercise for 120 men, and I am certain it will draw your heart closer to Jesus in intimate and adoring worship.


Daniel Henderson is president of Strategic Renewal, which exists to ignite personal renewal, congregational revival, and leadership restoration for Christ's glory.