Chestnutmare,
As I read this yet once again, it is such a balm to my weary soul. I agree with all that you say and am just overwhelmed by God's unchanging love for us His children. The truth of God's adoption of us in love in eternity past, comes to mind in the here and now for us, the adopted ones. When I first " saw " this truth I wept, for I cannot comprehend how God could love and adopt a sinner like me. God's love is so good.