God's Love for Lily

    By mercymitei

    God's Love for Lily cover image

    13 Jul, 2024

    a little girl sitting on a bed with a teddy bear in her lap and a book in her hand, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, storybook illustration

    One sunny afternoon, Lily was playing with her toys when she noticed a rainbow-colored picture book on her shelf that she hadn't seen before.

    a little girl reading a book in a room full of bookshelves and a rainbow in the sky, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, storybook illustration

    Curious, Lily reached for the book. She opened it and was immediately captivated by the colorful pictures and simple words about a loving being called God.

    a woman and a child are sitting on a couch reading a book together, with flowers in the background, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, Anne Said, storybook illustration

    Later, Lily ran to her mother, holding the book, and asked about God. Her mother smiled warmly and explained that God is someone who loves everyone unconditionally.

    a painting of a mother and daughter sitting on a couch together, with a potted plant in the background, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, Dorothy Coke, storybook illustration

    "Even me?" Lily asked, her eyes wide with wonder. Her mother nodded, "Yes, Lily, even you. God loves you very much."

    a painting of a little girl on a swing in a garden with flowers and butterflies around her, with a tree and a butterfly in the background, pop surrealism, a storybook illustration, Anne Stokes, storybook illustration

    The next day, Lily was playing in the backyard when she saw a beautiful butterfly. She remembered her mother's words and whispered, "God must love you too, butterfly."

    a painting of a little girl holding a teddy bear in a park with a swing and a teddy bear, gothic art, a storybook illustration, Alice Prin, storybook illustration

    Lily started seeing God's love everywhere - in the bright sunshine, the colorful flowers, and even in her favorite teddy bear.

    a woman and a child sitting on a bed together in a room with a window and a dresser with pictures on the walls, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, Anne Said, storybook illustration

    That night, as her mother tucked her into bed, Lily said, "Mommy, I can feel God's love everywhere. It makes me happy." Her mother hugged her tightly, filled with joy.

    a painting of a little girl sitting on a bed with a teddy bear in her lap and a teddy bear in her lap, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Charlie Bowater, rossdraws global illumination

    As Lily drifted to sleep, she held onto the feeling of love. She knew now that God's love was always with her, just like her mother's.

    a group of little girls standing around each other in front of a tree and a house with a dog, kitsch movement, a storybook illustration, Alice Prin, storybook illustration

    A few days later, Lily was at the park. She saw some children arguing over a toy and felt a tinge of sadness.

    a painting of a little girl in a blue dress with a sunflower in her hair and other children in the background, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, Bob Byerley, highly detailed digital painting

    Remembering the love she felt, Lily walked over and suggested they share the toy. The children agreed, their faces lighting up with smiles.

    a painting of a little girl in a field of flowers with trees in the background and a blue sky, fantasy art, a detailed painting, Alice Prin, highly detailed digital painting

    With that simple act of sharing, Lily had spread love and happiness, just like the story in her rainbow-colored book had taught her.

    three little girls walking down a path in the park together, holding hands and smiling at the camera,, lyco art, a storybook illustration, Anne Said, official art

    As Lily played joyously with her new friends, she truly understood the power of God's love, and how it brings people together.