How many times have you listened to your favorite song? Whether it is a golden oldie, something from your youth, or music composed for an orchestra 400 years ago I would guess the answer is somewhere in the triple digits. There is some secret quality about these songs that can’t be explained that touches us on a level that is deeper than just catchy lyrics or melody. We don’t just like the song we are moved by it; no matter how many times we hear it we still feel impacted by it.

This attachment to a song is not something that is easily transferrable. I don’t know how many times I’ve tried to share music with people, and they just tell me that they think it’s weird (to be fair I’ve listened to some weird music). However, what other people think could never change your connection to your song.

This connection, this love, should be the way we view our relationship with God. If you’ve been a Christian for more than 20 minutes you’ve probably heard or read John 3:16-17, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.”

It’s easy to rattle these verses off. We’ve heard them so many times. We’ve said them so many times. But just like our favorite songs, this message, this summation of the gospel should bring tears to our eyes and motion to our feet. God loved you so much that He wanted to be connected with you for all eternity, even if it meant giving His only son in your place.

I pray that hearing the phrase “God loves you,” stirs something in your heart. Regardless of troubles we may face, God will never leave you behind. And more than just nice words, I hope this faith has found its way into your heart and mind so deeply that you can’t help but share it with the people around you. Even if they think it’s a little weird.