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Wednesday, November 11, 2015

believe, wednesday

Wednesday, November 11

Opening Prayer: I am sure that there is in me nothing that could attract the love of One as holy and as just as You are.  Yet You have declared Your unchanging love for me in Christ Jesus.  If nothing in me can win your love, nothing in the universe can prevent You from loving me.  Your love is uncaused and undeserved.  You are Yourself the reason for the love wherewith I am loved. (Knowledge of the Holy by A. W. Tozer)

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Journal: How convinced of God’s love are you? 

Reflection:
 
     The Greek word for believe is peitho, which means to be fully persuaded of something.  It is a central theme throughout all of scripture.  Paul uses this word in Romans 8:38 when he talks about being absolutely convinced that nothing can ever separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus.  It is a word that has some substance to it, some rootedness, some resolve.  It is a strong word; one that is able to withstand adverse conditions and circumstances.  When we are absolutely convinced of something it goes all the way to the core of our being.  When we are absolutely convinced of something we are not easily swayed or knocked off course.  When we are absolutely convinced of something it always has an impact on our lives.  But how does this convincing take place?  How do we become absolutely convinced of something?  How do we truly believe what we have received? (Becoming by Jim Branch)

Prayer

Closing Prayer: Lord God, our Heavenly Father, help us to be completely convinced of your great love and affection for us, that it might capture our hearts and change our lives.  Amen.

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