Does God love me?
His love is not earned — that is the whole point
You do not have to become lovable first. The Bible's most famous line about God's love says he acted "while we were still sinners" — at our worst, not our best. His love comes before your performance, not after it.
It is personal, not just general
This is not a vague cosmic warmth toward humanity in general. The Bible describes a God who knows the hairs on your head, who is close to the brokenhearted, who calls you by name. You, specifically.
True even when you don't feel it
Feelings come and go. God's love is described as steady and unfailing, not dependent on your mood or track record. On the days you feel least lovable, it is exactly as true.
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.— Romans 5:8
The Lord your God is with you; he will take great delight in you; he will rejoice over you with singing.— Zephaniah 3:17Ask your own question →
Does God love me even after what I've done?
Yes. The Bible is emphatic that nothing you have done places you beyond God's love or reach.
Why doesn't it feel like God loves me?
Feelings are not a reliable gauge. God's love is described as constant and unearned — true even when it does not feel true.
How do I experience God's love?
Many start by asking him to make it real, reading how Jesus treated broken people, and being honest in prayer.