Scripture Reading
Ephesians 3:17-19
So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith — that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
Reflection
Paul prays that we would comprehend what is ultimately incomprehensible — the full dimensions of Christ's love. We are not meant to merely know about this love but to be rooted and grounded in it, like a tree whose roots drink from a deep river. When the winds of hardship come, it is this rootedness that holds. Ask God today to let you know, in your bones, how wide and long and high and deep you are loved.
Prayer for Today
O Lord, my God, thank you that you are my rock and fortress, I can always find refuge in you. You have said that whoever follows you will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. As I feel the darkness of grief and sorrow at this time, shine your light on my life. Remind me that my hope is found in you. May your love surround me, your Spirit guide me, your voice cheer me, your peace calm me, your shield protect me, your wisdom arm me, wherever you may lead me. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Amen.