Today is Wednesday, May 19th, 2010; Karen's Korner #1823
This is an email inspirational thought email to me around Thanksgiving, written by Shirley Choat. But as Christians, 'every day' can be 'thanks giving' day:
"Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble, hardship, persecution, famine, nakedness, danger or sword?--
No in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, angels, demons, present, future, powers, height, death, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us
from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our LORD."
~ Romans 8:35-39
When we express our gratitude to God, it's easy to emphasize material prosperity and the qualities of life that are wonderful to have but easy to lose. Good health is a great blessing, but it could be gone tomorrow. Into the most loving families and friendships, death intrudes when we least expect it. Our tables may be loaded with food tomorrow and wondering about our next meal.
How about taking a new approach to giving thanks today? Instead of focusing on the traditional areas of food, family, and friends, let's thank God for what we cannot lose. This text is a great place to begin. After considering the difficulties and calamities that can strip away the externals from our lives, Paul concluded that none of them shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our LORD" God's love is unfailing, unceasing, unchanging and unconquerable.
And remember, as believers we are united with Him. We are inseparable. Our union with Christ assures us of our freedom from condemnation.
He'll not let my soul be lost,
Christ will hold me fast;
Bought by Him at such a cost,
He will hold me fast.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - Because Christ lives in us now, we will live with Him forever.
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