Originally written on July 7, 2013; the second paragraph was written a week earlier

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For many, Jesus is an idea, or a distant deity, but His true purpose in our lives should be clear: He is always next to us, in the darkest times of our lives, and in the brightest times; the sad times when we need a friend to talk to, the happiest times when we can't explain our joy with words; the times when we need a hand to hold, and the times when we are strong in our direction. No matter what, even though you can't see Him with your physical, earthly eyes, He is there. Stop searching with the mortal eyes, and open your spiritual ones - He is there.

Think of the strongest relationship on earth: envision the most dedicated marriage, strongest friendship, and such. Then multiply it by infinity and add perfection, to get the result of the love Jesus has for us.