There
is no pretense, politics or procedure that we can use to impress God to love us
more than He already does (John 3:16-17). Jesus’ love fulfills the Biblical law
(Matthew 5:17-20). He approves of us just the way we are (John 15:12).
Our
union with Christ draws us to walk in obedience to Him and His Word. His love for
us by His Spirit is proof that His new life resides within us (John 13:34-35).
The world is drawn to the family of God, when they see His love in us.
God
gives us His heart of agape love for all fallen humanity. This love transcends
the earthly realm and it fills us with the Spirit of God. His love in us is the
common denominator that makes us all equal to one another.
Due
to the humility we learn through squarely facing our imperfections, we can love
others without judgment or expectations. We live as continuous examples of
Christ’s sacrificial love to our family and to everyone we meet.
When
life heats up the fiery furnace for you, do not worry, because Jesus is right
there with us (Daniel 3:25). When we walk through the valley of the shadow of
death, we have nothing to fear, because He is the God of the valleys too (Psalm
23).
God's
amazing love provides us with salvation, sustains us through every adversity,
and strengthens us through every trial. He is all we need to live a fulfilled
life bursting with joy and peace, which wipes away all anxiety and depression
and gives us hope.
Prayer:
Father
God, help us to live for You with our whole heart, mind, strength and soul. We
want to plug into Your plans for our life, so that we can serve You, bless one
another, and share Your amazing love with everyone we meet.
Teach
us to live in step with Your Spirit and to love as You direct us. Allow nothing
in my character or behavior to dim the light of Your Divine love through me. We
count it as a privilege to be called by Your name and to express Your love to
the world.
Thought
for the Day:
God
loves us at all times, and enjoys fellowship with those who completely trust in
Him; He give instant access to Himself to those who are covered by the blood of
Jesus, who obey His Truth and who walk in His ways.
-
Psalm 9:10; Ephesians 2:18
