*Year of PERFECTION!*
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Shalom to you in 2025 and beyond in Jesus name!
Day 32 of 40 Day Discipleship Walk with Jesus Christ: Receive his love
Wednesday, January 1st, 2025
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Ephesians 3:14-19
For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
God the Father surrounds us with love. Discipleship is not about earning God’s favor or adding something to improve the Gospel. The oldest, most mature, Jesus’ learner still needs the shed blood of Christ as much as the new born in Christ. The love of God the Father is perfectly shown through Jesus and his life and death, so we cannot be more loved because we are good disciples. He loves us through his Son, perfectly, eternally and unconditionally. He is the father of the prodigal, always yearning for our best, longing for our restoration when we stray and celebrating the victory when we return. We interact with Father, Son and Holy Spirit in community, the Holy Trinity, seeking our growth and transformation, and doing everything necessary to make it happen. This helps keep our personal efforts in perspective.
Short Story on how i encountered God’s Love
As I sit here in my small, cluttered apartment, surrounded by the trappings of a busy life, I can’t help but think about the moment when I truly felt God’s love for the first time.
It was a few years ago, when I was going through a particularly difficult period in my life. I had just lost my job, my relationship was on the rocks, and I was struggling to make ends meet. I felt lost and alone, like I was drowning in a sea of uncertainty.
One day, as I was walking down the street, I saw a flyer advertising a local church’s worship service. On a whim, I decided to go and see what it was all about. I had never been particularly religious, but something about the flyer resonated with me, and I felt drawn to the idea of finding some kind of solace and comfort.
As I entered the church, I was immediately struck by the warmth and welcoming nature of the people there. They greeted me with smiles and open arms, and made me feel like I was part of a community, even though I was a complete stranger.
The service itself was beautiful. The music was uplifting, the sermon was inspiring, and the sense of unity and purpose that I felt among the congregation was truly moving. But it was during the prayer portion of the service that I truly felt God’s love for the first time.
As I knelt in prayer, I felt a sense of peace and joy that I had never experienced before. It was as if God was wrapping His arms around me, holding me close, and telling me that everything was going to be okay. It was a feeling that I will never forget, and it changed my life forever.
From that day forward, I began to seek God more deeply, and I found that the more I sought Him, the more I felt His love and grace in my life. He helped me to heal from the wounds of my past, and to find a new sense of purpose and direction. He gave me the strength to overcome the challenges that I faced, and to find joy and happiness in the simple things in life.
Looking back on that day, I realize that it was a turning point in my life. It was the moment when I truly received God’s love, and it changed everything. It gave me hope, it gave me peace, and it gave me a sense of belonging that I had never felt before. And for that, I will be forever grateful.
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For Reflection:
- What else can God do to help you grow?
- When do you feel most loved by God?
Make Life Count:
- Find a private place to kneel down and pray today’s Scripture out loud.
Shalom!