God Is Love
Today's Reflection
[THE] FEELING OF belovedness doesn’t come easily to us. We are surrounded by media, cultural norms, and even religious folks who tell us that we are not enough or are too much of something. We are told that we must earn love by being good or pretty or smart or that we are sinful and unworthy of so much. It is good news to know that no matter who we are or what we have done—no matter what anyone thinks or says—we are beloved by God. Because God is Love. ... God created us in God’s image, which means we reflect divine love. God created us for love. And God created us to be love. We are beloved.
—Kristen E. Vincent, We Are Beloved: A Lenten Journey with Protestant Prayer Beads (Upper Room Books, 2019)
Today's Question
Where did you experience God's love this week?
Today's Scripture
“Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.”
—1 John 4:7 (NRSV)
Prayer for the Week
I love you, Lord.
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Today's Reflection
FAITH IS SIMPLE trust, as small as a mustard seed, and yet so very powerful. It enables us to relax, release worry, and know deep in our bones that God will not forget us, that we are loved unconditionally just as we are, and that God will be with us through whatever challenges and joys we experience.
—Tom Camp, Upper Room Disciplines 2019 (Upper Room Books, 2018)
Today's Question
By faith, can you release worry and trust that God is with you?
Today's Scripture
“The Lord replied, 'If you had faith the size of a mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, "Be uprooted and planted in the sea," and it would obey you.'”
—Luke 17:6 (NRSV)
Prayer for the Week
Lord, Thank you for all the ways you are present in my life.
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