Jesus’ side was pierced by the Roman soldier and out of it flowed blood and water that has become a river of life that flows into the Ocean of his unfailing love. And you have been plunged into this Ocean and you breathe it in and out. You are in Christ and he is in you!

When you are desperate you can do one of two things. You can take matters into your own hands, or you can cry out to God and experience His presence, and be reminded of His promises.

If you want to earn favor with God, the bar has been set impossibly high. No human being has ever or will ever earn God’s favor, except one. And, gratitude grows when we do the work. Like doing reps to build muscle when we practice giving thanks, our hearts of gratitude grow stronger.