“Meanwhile, we’ve got our hands full continually thanking God for you, our good friends–so loved by God! God picked you out as his from the very start. Thank of it: included in God’s original plan of salvation by the bond of faith in living truth. THIS is the life of the Spirit he invited you to through the Message we delivered, in which you get in on the glory of our Master, Jesus Christ.”

“So, friends, take a firm stand, feet on the ground and head high. Keep a tight grip on what you were taught, whether in personal conversation or by our letter. May Jesus himself and God our Father, who reached out in love and surprised you with gifts of unending help and confidence, put a fresh heart in you, invigorate your work, enliven our speech.”
2 Thessalonians 2, The Message

Dear Heavenly Father, I woke this morning with the song of praise of your amazing love for us…”how deep the Father’s love for us, how vast beyond all measure, that You would give Your only Son, to make a wretch Your treasure…Wow, Your love is not like the world loves at all. Help us to get a firm grip on Your love and not every let go. In Jesus Name, Amen. I believe.

How deep the Father’s love for us
How vast beyond all measure
That He should give His only Son
To make a wretch His treasure

How great the pain of searing loss
The Father turns His face away
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
Bring many sons to glory

Behold the man upon a cross
My sin upon His shoulders
Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice
Call out among the scoffers

It was my sin that held Him there
Until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life
I know that it is finished

I will not boast in anything
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
His death and resurrection

Why should I gain from His reward?
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom

Why should I gain from His reward?
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom