He Loves Us

I'm currently reading in Daniel in the Old Testament.  I loved this quote that the angel Gabriel said to Daniel:  ". . . for thou art greatly beloved".

Daniel was pleading with the Lord for an understanding of the prophecy that said for 70 years would the Israelites be in captivity.  The Lord sent Gabriel to answer the prayer, and in the process, in Daniel 9:23, the Lord affirmed His love for Daniel.

I don't think this love is reserved for prophets and great leaders.  I believe that each of us is loved more than we ever realize.  In a recent meeting in our stake, a brother related of a time he was playing with his toddler son, making him laugh, and he thought to the child, "You have no idea how much I love you".  The thought came clearly to his mind, "You have no idea how much I love YOU"

I have had a sweet experience in the temple when I was praying earnestly for the Lord's counsel, pleading for it, and the feeling washed strongly over me of the Lord's love for me.  I felt greatly beloved.  I think we all can (and should) feel that love that He has for us.