John 16:16-241. Jesus knows what you want, v. 19Matthew 6:7-8• I knew you before you were born. As my hands formed you, I whispered purpose into your bones. I can’t not love you. (Psalm 139:1-6)• I am not like people. So please - don’t put human words in my mouth or apply human behaviors to my character. You will miss me altogether. (Isaiah 55:8)• I’ve never ignored you. I’ve been here all along. Protecting. Loving. Waiting. (Psalm 56:8)• As resourceful and brilliant as you are, you cannot save yourself. It’s by God’s grace and faith in Me alone that you are saved. (Ephesians 2:8-9)• The shame and guilt weighs you down has been taken care of on the cross. Your bill has been zeroed out. (John 3:16)• No matter what you’ve heard or what you’ve come to believe, there’s nothing that can separate you from my love. (Romans 8:38-39)• My love for you won’t walk out, fail, or ever come to an end. (Deuteronomy 31:8)• I love you. Let’s talk. (Jeremiah 29:13)2. Joy is often born from sorrow and anguish, v. 213. This isn’t it, v. 23-24