How many times have we asked ourselves whether or not we are loved? And in more specific terms, whether or not we have been loved by God. We go through some difficult times. We pray, and we might not hear the instant reply that we desire, and so we are tempted to think that God is silent, or God doesn't hear, or we're not worth His time. And yet, over and over again, the Lord has continually proven His love for us and continually demonstrated that He wishes to love us as He wishes to be loved Himself by us. And we call this a covenant.