Reading:
No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.Romans 8.37-39
Reflection:
We expect there must be something thatcan separate us from the love of God. But God is saying, 'I don't care where you are, what you're doing, how far away you are: my love for you will not change.' Sometimes we think that God's love is dependent on the way we act. But God is saying, 'Listen, not even the heights of this earth could separate me or stop me from loving you.' Christianity is first a relationship with God through Jesus, not first a series of activities!
The love of God is ultimately expressed in the cross of Christ, which stands for all time as the sign and assurance of God's unchanging love.
Prayer:
Loving God, thank you for your love from which nothing can separate us, and which does not depend on our efforts. Please reveal this love in the lives of the five people I am praying for.
Action:
Do something practical to show someone that they are loved by God
Adapted for website and FaceBook purposes from material written by Thelma Commey (Methodist Youth President 2019/2020)