The fact that Jesus Christ came to earth to die in our place is God's resounding “I love you.” When you feel lost or confused, get to these words. Since His love is dependent on Himself rather than on you, you are not in danger of being unloved on those days when you feel utterly faithless. In fact, at those times His love will be even more surprising and precious, because you will remember that this extravagant love is undeserved and unearned.1 Ed Welch, Depression: A Stubborn Darkness; Light for the Path.