Relationship with God
‘For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son,
that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.’
John 3:16
To be loved must surely be the most enriching experience of life.
But even the greatest human love cannot compare with the love of God for his people.
It is no accident that the symbol of Christianity is the cross.
As Jesus taught us, there is no greater love than when we lay down our lives for our friend.
But we are not merely the friends of God. Our sin has led us to be at enmity with him.
And yet, God’s amazing grace, his love for the unworthy,
moved him to give his own Son so that we may be reconciled to him.
That is love, and it inspires us to love God and to love our neighbour.
Out of his love comes our love, even for those who hurt us. God is love.
Question for thought: How can I be sure that I am loved by God?
Gracious heavenly Father we pray for the Diocese of Montreal in Canada.
Due to vast distances it’s not easy to meet with members across the country.
We pray that the parenting program will reach out to families who are struggling
and challenged by the contemporary values of the west
and an ignorance of you and your love for them. In Jesus’ Name. Amen