Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,

Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 8:37-39 KJV

 

I was moved to tears this morning while watching an old television show concerning the love of “mothers” and how they mold and shape our lives, guiding us on the right path as we near maturation, and eventually becoming adults.

I thought of my beautiful mom and the countless things she did to ensure I had a sure and fine foundation, guiding me, leading me, touching me along the way.  She’s gone 18 months…but she remains in my heart forever.  (As does my incredible Dad who went home 17 years earlier…who was the perfect counterpart to my mother…they made a fine pair and were the epitome of what marriage is to me.)

Mom and Dad were fine examples of love in all they did in their earthly roles, providing and tending to my needs, while instilling a core value of morals and scruples in me and my siblings.  They followed a code of ethics from their deep roots in Christianity that was given to them by their parents, from generation to generation, all embedded in faith.

Which brings me to our majestic and glorious Father.

He is love, and He made and created us in love.  He brought forth His love and gave it willingly, without any just cause…other than to be with us in love and unity.

A conformity in which infinite and indescribable eons of tranquility and everlasting joy encompass us.

Jesus came to fulfill the scriptures and came to defeat death and to bring eternal salvation.  He went to the cross willingly and purposely for our sake.  He without sin became sin for us…and by His stripes we were/are healed.

His joy abounds in us, and bubbles freely from our being as living waters spring forth in our souls.

Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid...” John 14:25-28 KJV

The very word, coming from the Living Word that became flesh, and walked among us…How can be not be jumping for joy to realize the full meaning of His life affirming promise?

Accept His promises…embrace them…and put our Father in remembrance of them.  Not that He needs any reminders, He is the author of the Word… but He does instruct us in Isaiah 43:26  to test us in our awareness, and dedication toward Him.  He wants to see if we accept and place His promises and commandments in our hearts.

We have no reason to just take for granted our pardon. Instead, we seek it by faith in Christ.  And that is perpetrated by true repentance, along with newness of Life, and hatred of sin…finally by our love to God.

Let us then put Him in remembrance of the promises he has made to the penitent, and be ever thankful for the love of Jesus, His Son, who allowed it to be possible by covering us with His blood.

Love Him.

Follow Him.

Adore Him.

Praise Him.

Worship Him.

Our Lord has been with us since before our first breath, and has been an amazing presence in our life since, even if we’re not aware.

His voice calls to us.

Answer it…open the door of your heart…and begin to experience the greatest most significant LOVE that you’ve ever had prior or since.

Thank you LORD for your precious and life affirming love.

Without You, O’ Lord my God, we are nothing.

With You…we are everything…because You love us.

Amen~