What do they need to hear from you?

Shortly after Jesus' baptism, he went to face Satan in a grueling 40 days of temptation. Remember what Satan's opening words were? "If you are the Son of God..." Isn't it great that God had already reassured him of his relationship before it was questioned? He knew who He was without a doubt. He knew God was pleased with Him! What do those you love need to hear from you today? Do they need to hear you love them? That they are special to them? That you are here for them? You don't know when their time of trial will come; you just know it will, so go ahead and reassure them before it's necessary!

Almighty and loving Father, please help me to say the right words of love and affection to those whom I love so that when temptation comes, or when others try to draw them away from me, they will not doubt my love for them. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.