Verse of the Day - Ephesians 3:16-17

I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong.
~ Ephesians 3:16-17 (NLT)

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When you know someone loves you...I mean really know in your heart that a certain someone loves you...that knowledge makes a real difference in how you behave in that relationship. Am I right?

When your heart feels secure, you act in confidence. No worrying that things will fall apart at the slightest difficulty. Not wondering if they're just lying to you to use you for whatever. You rest secure and confident in their love. It is empowering for moving forward in that relationship.

Paul says that he desired the Ephesians to come to that strength of understanding in how God loved them. Deep and committed. Unfailing and wide as the ocean. And as they, and us, put our real trust in Jesus to guide and govern our lives, He makes His home in our hearts. He dwells in our inner beings, strengthening our spirits by His divine love for us.

This is not merely academic -- it's a very spiritual experience to have the God of the universe dwelling inside of you. It goes WAY beyond words on the pages of your Bible and into real life change. Heart change, spiritual growth, inner strength.

Are you desiring to have your roots firmly planted in God's love? Do you want to feel and know that you are strong in your relationship with Him? Then trust Jesus to be your God. Trust Him to love you biggest and best. Trust Him to guide you through this life and the next. You will then begin to experience God on a deeper spiritual level, as He touches your spirit with knowledge and understanding of His love and grace for you.

Words on a page, or words on your heart. Don't make your relationship with Him merely academic. Jesus wants you to get off the page, and get into Him.

Love,
Joelene