Scripture Reading
John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
Reflection
Perhaps the most quoted verse in all of Scripture, yet its wonder never fades. God loved the world — not the righteous, not the deserving, but the world in all its broken complexity. The scope is breathtaking: whoever believes, from any background, any failure, any distance. Eternal life is not a reward for the qualified but a gift for those who simply turn toward the Son and believe. Let the simplicity and the enormity of this verse land fresh on you today.
Prayer for Today
Jesus, please be with my friend reading this prayer. You know every wound, every joy, every fear, every dream. Heal old wounds. Heal new wounds. Rejoice alongside. Alleviate every haunting fear. Fulfill God-sized dreams in Your timing (and help us be patient in the waiting). Help us all to see the power of Your resurrection this month. Give us eyes to see where new life springs in our hearts. Rejuvenate when we're weak. We need You Jesus. Amen.
Amen.