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Do you feel like you’re running on empty—physically, emotionally, or spiritually? Life’s challenges can leave us depleted, but God’s love is designed to carry us through every season. In Deuteronomy 1:31, Moses reminds the Israelites that God carried them through the wilderness “as a man carries his son.” This isn’t a fleeting support—it’s a lifelong, sustaining love that holds us steady when we can’t hold ourselves.

Intersecting Faith & Life


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How might you invite God to carry what has been too heavy for you?


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The Kind of Love That Carries You
By Sarah Frazer

Bible Reading:
And you saw in the wilderness how the Lord your God carried you as a man carries his son all along the way you traveled until you reached this place. - Deuteronomy 1:31 (CSB)

My car flashed the empty light. I was almost out of gas. My heart sighed. The to-do list for the day felt never-ending. Life was really hard for our family. During seasons of busyness, I find myself running like a car on an empty tank of gas. Hardships faced everyone.

Maybe you are facing sickness, loneliness, grief, fear, or even depression today. How do we continue to hold everything together when we run out of energy? 

The beautiful truth of the Bible is that we do not keep running and running by ourselves. Spiritually, emotionally, and even physically, we are not asked to endure everything on our own. We are not alone. God’s love comes with a promise. 

In the Book of Deuteronomy, we read some of Moses’ last words to the people. Before recounting the laws and telling them how to live, Moses reminded them of God’s love for them: “And you saw in the wilderness how the Lord your God carried you as a man carries his son all along the way you traveled until you reached this place” (Deuteronomy 1:31 CSB).

Good fathers carry their sons because of their love for them. Sometimes human fathers fail. Maybe you didn’t have a good father. Friend, if you are a Christian, God is your Father. This imagery is woven throughout the entire Bible. 

A good father will care for and love his son. I can remember my husband carrying each of our children up the stairs to bed every night when they were young. This type of carrying we see here is one of deep and lasting love. Notice that God carried the people in the wilderness, along a very uncertain road. No matter what they faced, famine, thirst, and enemies, God carried them each and every step. 

You and I have the comfort that God, as our Father, will carry us through life. God isn’t just there for guidance; He lifts us up and bears the weight of this life with us. When life gets too heavy, God carries us like a Father. 

Not only does God’s love carry us now, it also does so throughout our entire lives. The prophet Isaiah warns the people against running to their idols for safety. He says: 

I  [God] will be the same until your old age,
and I will bear you up when you turn gray.
I have made you, and I will carry you;
I will bear and rescue you. - Isaiah 46:4 (CSB)

Notice the time span. From birth… to old age… to gray hairs. The older I get, the more I realize that my strength from twenty years ago just isn’t the same now that I’m in my forties. It doesn’t matter what our physical bodies are capable of; God’s love is a love that lasts throughout our whole life!

God tells the Israelites, “I have made you and carried you.” No matter what happens, God will bear us up and rescue us. God’s love is not seasonal or situational. It does not withdraw as we age. It never weakens or changes. The one who created us commits Himself to carry us all the way through our lives. 

The idea of God carrying us is not just in the Old Testament. In the New Testament, we see this repeated as well. One of the most powerful examples of this is found in the book of Colossians. Paul says that Christ is not just our Savior, but our sustainer: “For in him [Jesus] all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together” (Colossians 1:16-17 CSB).

Notice the phrase, “in him all things hold together.” Jesus Christ is the reason the universe is still running! Christ is beside God on the throne in Heaven, keeping our world going. He carries all of creation, but that also means you and me!

All things include you, me, and the details of our lives. The power Christ has to sustain us is beyond our ability to understand. We can rest, you and I, today, that God’s love carries us personally, patiently, and powerfully! 

Intersecting Faith & Life:

Where might you have been trying to carry burdens God never intended you to bear alone? I want to encourage you today that God’s love does not demand strength from us; it supplies it. You are not held together by your own effort - but by Christ!  

Further Reading:
Psalm 68:19
Psalm 55:22
Matthew 11:28-30
Hebrews 13:5

Do you feel like you&rsquo;re running on empty&mdash;physically, emotionally, or spiritually? Life&rsquo;s challenges can leave us depleted, but God&rsquo;s love is designed to carry us through every season. In Deuteronomy 1:31, Moses reminds the Israelites that God carried them through the wilderness &ldquo;as a man carries his son.&rdquo; This isn&rsquo;t a fleeting support&mdash;it&rsquo;s a lifelong, sustaining love that holds us steady when we can&rsquo;t hold ourselves.
Intersecting Faith &amp; Life
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Are there areas of your life where you&rsquo;ve been trying to carry burdens alone?
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How might you invite God to carry what has been too heavy for you?
</li>
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Take a moment to rest in the assurance that Christ holds the details of your life, sustaining you with His love.
</li>
</ul>
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Full Transcript Below:
The Kind of Love That Carries You By Sarah Frazer
Bible Reading: And you saw in the wilderness how the Lord your God carried you as a man carries his son all along the way you traveled until you reached this place. - Deuteronomy 1:31 (CSB)
My car flashed the empty light. I was almost out of gas. My heart sighed. The to-do list for the day felt never-ending. Life was really hard for our family. During seasons of busyness, I find myself running like a car on an empty tank of gas. Hardships faced everyone.
Maybe you are facing sickness, loneliness, grief, fear, or even depression today. How do we continue to hold everything together when we run out of energy?&nbsp;
The beautiful truth of the Bible is that we do not keep running and running by ourselves. Spiritually, emotionally, and even physically, we are not asked to endure everything on our own. We are not alone. God&rsquo;s love comes with a promise.&nbsp;
In the Book of Deuteronomy, we read some of Moses&rsquo; last words to the people. Before recounting the laws and telling them how to live, Moses reminded them of God&rsquo;s love for them: &ldquo;And you saw in the wilderness how the Lord your God carried you as a man carries his son all along the way you traveled until you reached this place&rdquo; (Deuteronomy 1:31 CSB).
Good fathers carry their sons because of their love for them. Sometimes human fathers fail. Maybe you didn&rsquo;t have a good father. Friend, if you are a Christian, God is your Father. This imagery is woven throughout the entire Bible.&nbsp;
A good father will care for and love his son. I can remember my husband carrying each of our children up the stairs to bed every night when they were young. This type of carrying we see here is one of deep and lasting love. Notice that God carried the people in the wilderness, along a very uncertain road. No matter what they faced, famine, thirst, and enemies, God carried them each and every step.&nbsp;
You and I have the comfort that God, as our Father, will carry us through life. God isn&rsquo;t just there for guidance; He lifts us up and bears the weight of this life with us. When life gets too heavy, God carries us like a Father.&nbsp;
Not only does God&rsquo;s love carry us now, it also does so throughout our entire lives. The prophet Isaiah warns the people against running to their idols for safety. He says:&nbsp;
I&nbsp; [God] will be the same until your old age, and I will bear you up when you turn gray. I have made you, and I will carry you; I will bear and rescue you. - Isaiah 46:4 (CSB)
Notice the time span. From birth&hellip; to old age&hellip; to gray hairs. The older I get, the more I realize that my strength from twenty years ago just isn&rsquo;t the same now that I&rsquo;m in my forties. It doesn&rsquo;t matter what our physical bodies are capable of; God&rsquo;s love is a love that lasts throughout our whole life!
God tells the Israelites, &ldquo;I have made you and carried you.&rdquo; No matter what happens, God will bear us up and rescue us. God&rsquo;s love is not seasonal or situational. It does not withdraw as we age. It never weakens or changes. The one who created us commits Himself to carry us all the way through our lives.&nbsp;
The idea of God carrying us is not just in the Old Testament. In the New Testament, we see this repeated as well. One of the most powerful examples of this is found in the book of Colossians. Paul says that Christ is not just our Savior, but our sustainer: &ldquo;For in him [Jesus] all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together&rdquo; (Colossians 1:16-17 CSB).
Notice the phrase, &ldquo;in him all things hold together.&rdquo; Jesus Christ is the reason the universe is still running! Christ is beside God on the throne in Heaven, keeping our world going. He carries all of creation, but that also means you and me!
All things include you, me, and the details of our lives. The power Christ has to sustain us is beyond our ability to understand. We can rest, you and I, today, that God&rsquo;s love carries us personally, patiently, and powerfully!&nbsp;
Intersecting Faith &amp; Life:
Where might you have been trying to carry burdens God never intended you to bear alone? I want to encourage you today that God&rsquo;s love does not demand strength from us; it supplies it. You are not held together by your own effort - but by Christ!&nbsp;&nbsp;
Further Reading: Psalm 68:19 Psalm 55:22 Matthew 11:28-30 Hebrews 13:5

The Kind of Love That Carries You

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Have you ever felt too far gone for God to forgive or love you again? The story of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15:20 reminds us that no matter how far we stray, God’s love never wavers. Before the son could even speak a word of repentance, his father ran to meet him, embraced him, and celebrated his return. This story isn’t primarily about the rebellious child—it’s about a loving Father whose compassion and patience are relentless.

Intersecting Faith & Life


How might you respond differently if you fully trusted that God’s love never wavers?


Are there areas of your heart where you’ve kept the door closed to Him?


What steps can you take today to run toward God and receive His compassionate embrace?

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God’s Unwavering Love

By Cindi McMenamin

Bible Reading:

“When he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion for him, and ran and embraced him and kissed him.” (Luke 15:20 NASB)

Do you ever feel that you have disappointed God too much for Him to give you another chance? Do you fear returning to Him because of the places you’ve been or the things you’ve done?

Jesus told a moving story in Luke 15 about God’s tender forgiveness toward His loved ones when they go astray. We call it the story of the Prodigal Son. The word prodigal literally means one who spends money in a reckless, extravagant way. In this story, a younger son asked his father for his inheritance early. (In Jewish custom, that would be the equivalent of telling his father he wished he were dead.) He then took his share of what was still legally his father’s, and went to a faraway land and squandered his entire inheritance on foolish, reckless, raunchy living. He was living high on the hog, rich with money and “friends,” until he found himself sleeping with the pigs, penniless and alone. Starving, and upon realizing he was envying the pigs for the slop they got to eat, he decided to return home and ask if he could be his father’s hired hand. Then at least he’d be fed better than pigs and have a place to sleep among his father’s servants. 

It must have been a long, grueling journey home for this man, who by this time was smelly, scrawny, and had been homeless for quite some time. A long walk home without food, water, proper clothing, or even good shoes only increased his shame and humiliation. Perhaps he had a speech prepared, an admission of his wrongdoing, a pleading for his father to consider taking him in as a servant. Or, maybe he just intended to fall in shame, at his father’s feet, and beg to even be heard. But before he could utter a word, his father surprised, shocked, and overwhelmed him with the unexpected greeting he received. 

His father’s pride was at stake with the return of a son whom he should consider dead to him. How he reacted would set an example to other Jewish families when their rebellious sons acted with such disrespect and contempt. Yet this father, upon seeing from a distance that the scraggly man making his way up the road was not some homeless derelict or demon-possessed wanderer, but his long-lost son, picked up the ends of his robe and ran to meet him. Before the shamed son could even utter a word to express the humiliation in his heart, his father embraced him, held onto him like there was no tomorrow, and then ordered his servants to give his son a robe (representing his position as “sonship”) and a ring (indicating his authority once again as an estate holder). The father then ordered that plans be made to celebrate the homecoming of his wayward son. They literally threw a party. 

This son, who was once thought dead, was now alive. He had returned home. There was no punishment. No lecture, no shaming, no rebuke, and no harsh words. Just grace. Forgiveness. Abundant love. 

I used to think this story was about the warning to not rebel, the consequences of disobedience, and the importance of repentance. But the story isn’t so much about the rebellious child, but about the patient, persevering, forgiving love of a father—the one who wouldn’t think for a second to relegate his child from heir to servant. His child’s position in the family didn’t change through disrespectful actions or heinous circumstances. Only the son’s heart had originally changed—and become calloused—toward his father. His father’s love for him, however, had never wavered. 

Intersecting Faith & Life:

Do you realize that no matter what you and I do, we can’t “undo” God’s love for us? We can’t position ourselves out of our inheritance in Christ. We can’t disappoint Him to the point that He cancels us, or unfriends us, or relegates us to “outside-the-house” status and lets us visit once or twice a year at Easter or Christmas. The door to His home is always open. In fact, it never closes to us, once we’ve been allowed in to dwell with Him. Our door is the one we shut—the door to our hearts that causes Him to stand and knock and ask to come in (Revelation 3:20). 

Is the door of your heart constantly open to this Compassionate Father? If you’ve been gone a while, would you simply return to Him and dwell with Him continually? His invitation to you has never expired, His patience has never worn thin, His love has never run dry. Be the one who runs to Him and experiences His loving embrace. 

Lord Jesus, You have never allowed me to be a stranger to You; may You never be a neglected guest in my heart and home. Thank You for being the Father to whom I can run, ever trust, always love. 

Further Reading:
Luke 15:11-32
Jeremiah 31:3

For more on growing closer to your loving heavenly Father, see my book, The New Loneliness Devotional: 50 Days to a Closer Connection with God.

Have you ever felt too far gone for God to forgive or love you again? The story of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15:20 reminds us that no matter how far we stray, God&rsquo;s love never wavers. Before the son could even speak a word of repentance, his father ran to meet him, embraced him, and celebrated his return. This story isn&rsquo;t primarily about the rebellious child&mdash;it&rsquo;s about a loving Father whose compassion and patience are relentless.
Intersecting Faith &amp; Life
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How might you respond differently if you fully trusted that God&rsquo;s love never wavers?
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Are there areas of your heart where you&rsquo;ve kept the door closed to Him?
</li>
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What steps can you take today to run toward God and receive His compassionate embrace?
</li>
</ul>
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Full Transcript Below:
God&rsquo;s Unwavering Love
By Cindi McMenamin
Bible Reading:
&ldquo;When he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion for him, and ran and embraced him and kissed him.&rdquo; (Luke 15:20 NASB)
Do you ever feel that you have disappointed God too much for Him to give you another chance? Do you fear returning to Him because of the places you&rsquo;ve been or the things you&rsquo;ve done?
Jesus told a moving story in Luke 15 about God&rsquo;s tender forgiveness toward His loved ones when they go astray. We call it the story of the Prodigal Son. The word prodigal literally means one who spends money in a reckless, extravagant way. In this story, a younger son asked his father for his inheritance early. (In Jewish custom, that would be the equivalent of telling his father he wished he were dead.) He then took his share of what was still legally his father&rsquo;s, and went to a faraway land and squandered his entire inheritance on foolish, reckless, raunchy living. He was living high on the hog, rich with money and &ldquo;friends,&rdquo; until he found himself sleeping with the pigs, penniless and alone. Starving, and upon realizing he was envying the pigs for the slop they got to eat, he decided to return home and ask if he could be his father&rsquo;s hired hand. Then at least he&rsquo;d be fed better than pigs and have a place to sleep among his father&rsquo;s servants.&nbsp;
It must have been a long, grueling journey home for this man, who by this time was smelly, scrawny, and had been homeless for quite some time. A long walk home without food, water, proper clothing, or even good shoes only increased his shame and humiliation. Perhaps he had a speech prepared, an admission of his wrongdoing, a pleading for his father to consider taking him in as a servant. Or, maybe he just intended to fall in shame, at his father&rsquo;s feet, and beg to even be heard. But before he could utter a word, his father surprised, shocked, and overwhelmed him with the unexpected greeting he received.&nbsp;
His father&rsquo;s pride was at stake with the return of a son whom he should consider dead to him. How he reacted would set an example to other Jewish families when their rebellious sons acted with such disrespect and contempt. Yet this father, upon seeing from a distance that the scraggly man making his way up the road was not some homeless derelict or demon-possessed wanderer, but his long-lost son, picked up the ends of his robe and ran to meet him. Before the shamed son could even utter a word to express the humiliation in his heart, his father embraced him, held onto him like there was no tomorrow, and then ordered his servants to give his son a robe (representing his position as &ldquo;sonship&rdquo;) and a ring (indicating his authority once again as an estate holder). The father then ordered that plans be made to celebrate the homecoming of his wayward son. They literally threw a party.&nbsp;
This son, who was once thought dead, was now alive. He had returned home. There was no punishment. No lecture, no shaming, no rebuke, and no harsh words. Just grace. Forgiveness. Abundant love.&nbsp;
I used to think this story was about the warning to not rebel, the consequences of disobedience, and the importance of repentance. But the story isn&rsquo;t so much about the rebellious child, but about the patient, persevering, forgiving love of a father&mdash;the one who wouldn&rsquo;t think for a second to relegate his child from heir to servant. His child&rsquo;s position in the family didn&rsquo;t change through disrespectful actions or heinous circumstances. Only the son&rsquo;s heart had originally changed&mdash;and become calloused&mdash;toward his father. His father&rsquo;s love for him, however, had never wavered.&nbsp;
Intersecting Faith &amp; Life:
Do you realize that no matter what you and I do, we can&rsquo;t &ldquo;undo&rdquo; God&rsquo;s love for us? We can&rsquo;t position ourselves out of our inheritance in Christ. We can&rsquo;t disappoint Him to the point that He cancels us, or unfriends us, or relegates us to &ldquo;outside-the-house&rdquo; status and lets us visit once or twice a year at Easter or Christmas. The door to His home is always open. In fact, it never closes to us, once we&rsquo;ve been allowed in to dwell with Him. Our door is the one we shut&mdash;the door to our hearts that causes Him to stand and knock and ask to come in (Revelation 3:20).&nbsp;
Is the door of your heart constantly open to this Compassionate Father? If you&rsquo;ve been gone a while, would you simply return to Him and dwell with Him continually? His invitation to you has never expired, His patience has never worn thin, His love has never run dry. Be the one who runs to Him and experiences His loving embrace.&nbsp;
Lord Jesus, You have never allowed me to be a stranger to You; may You never be a neglected guest in my heart and home. Thank You for being the Father to whom I can run, ever trust, always love.&nbsp;
Further Reading: Luke 15:11-32 Jeremiah 31:3
For more on growing closer to your loving heavenly Father, see my book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/New-Loneliness-Devotional-Closer-Connection/dp/0736989250/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2S9YRHB4MSKZR&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.TmMnSOVvCMTwhHlx85y3XjGXf3_3YngV6Aac9qHg--TC22sSLZWj6K5tsD_Nn8bGKOq6RQ9vX9-WoB69FeJrtS4-v-oYNbRh8WrQ2Fy1ZoQcfajvANjvlhX">The New Loneliness Devotional: 50 Days to a Closer Connection with God</a>.

God’s Unwavering Love

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It’s easy to notice God’s love on monumental days, but what about the quiet, repetitive moments of life? From dishes to diaper changes, the daily grind can feel invisible—but God’s love never is. Psalm 136:1 reminds us that His love endures forever, not just on the big days, but in the ordinary ones too.

Intersecting Faith & Life


How can you notice God’s love in the ordinary moments of your day?


What daily routines might become opportunities to experience His presence more deeply?


How can small reminders—nature, relationships, or Scripture—help you thank God for His enduring love?

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God’s Love in the Ordinary Places
By Sarah Frazer

Bible Reading:
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.” - Psalm 136:1

No one saw me most days. After my first child was born, I quit my teaching job and decided to stay home. Within four-and-a-half years, I had three little ones. Raising children at home is still a lot of work, but many days I wondered if anyone noticed all of the little, ordinary things I did. 

Things like the dishes, planning meals, cleaning up toys, and the endless piles of laundry. As a young college girl, I had dreamed of doing great things for God, but I also wanted motherhood. Could motherhood be grand and glorious? During that season, I leaned into the idea that the ordinary, everyday moments could be glorious. 

Within the regular rhythms of my life, I began to seek God in His word. I took online classes on how to study the Bible, even earning a degree. As I raised my children, loving them in the daily routine of life, I began to also see that God’s love for me was the same. 

In order for God to love me more, I thought maybe I had to do more. Instead, God’s love meets us right where we are - in the quiet, ordinary, everyday life. In a way, God has shown His love in the most extraordinary way—through the cross. Jesus’ death, resurrection, and ascension to heaven have sealed our eternity and given us new lives and purposes here on earth. It is truly a magnificent source of comfort when we think about this powerful example of God’s love. 

But when life feels quiet, repetitive, or unremarkable, we may wonder, “Where is God’s love now?” In Psalm 23:6, David says that God’s loving mercy will follow him “all the days of my life.” Not just the grand days, but the daily grind as well. Not just the milestones, but the quiet mornings filled with routine. During our responsibilities and routines, God’s love quietly and completely follows us. 

The word “follow” suggests activity, not passivity. God’s love is present, and it pursues us! Psalm 55 reminds us that no one seeks God, but God seeks us! His love also follows close by us. It is not a distant love or occasional love. It walks with us, holds our hand, and never leaves. 

The idea of God’s love walking with us is found in other Bible verses as well. In Micah 6:8, we read, “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good and what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” God is calling everyone to walk with Him, in His love! The Bible often describes faith not as a leap, but as a walk. As we walk with God and in His love, we are constantly moving, changing, and going. 

God’s love consistency shows us for us - no matter the season or life circumstance. You can’t walk through anything in this life without God’s love. Step by step, day by day, God’s love can be experienced over and over again.

Psalm 136:1 says, “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.” God’s love is enduring. Forever! 

As a new mom, I would always have to refill my children’s juice cups. Over time, I realized that my spiritual cup was constantly running dry as well. It was during those moments when I felt weak, tired, and empty that I needed God’s love to fill me up! His love has no end.  Unlike human love, which can grow tired or fade under pressure, God’s love is full and everlasting. 

God’s love is available on days we feel empty and have nothing to give. When sorrow fills our hearts, we can run to the God of love. 

You and I can come to God on ordinary days, weary days, and dark days. All of God’s love is always available. Each day gives us a fresh reminder of His love for us. We are not asked to endure our sorrow with yesterday's strength or tomorrow’s hope; God’s love supplies what we need for today.

Intersecting Faith & Life:

Our lives are filled with mundane moments. How can you remember God’s love each day? It is often a quiet, soft love. Look for moments like a beautiful sky or the bright sunshine. Maybe you have a pet or a friend who is constantly checking in on you. Let those reminders be there to help you thank God for His love for you. Scripture is a great place to be reminded of God’s love. Take the additional reading section and read a few verses each day this week to help yourself be reminded of God’s extraordinary love in the ordinary moments. 

Further Reading:
Deuteronomy 33:12
Psalm 90:14
Isaiah 46:4
John 1:16
Romans 8:38-39

It&rsquo;s easy to notice God&rsquo;s love on monumental days, but what about the quiet, repetitive moments of life? From dishes to diaper changes, the daily grind can feel invisible&mdash;but God&rsquo;s love never is. Psalm 136:1 reminds us that His love endures forever, not just on the big days, but in the ordinary ones too.
Intersecting Faith &amp; Life
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What daily routines might become opportunities to experience His presence more deeply?
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How can small reminders&mdash;nature, relationships, or Scripture&mdash;help you thank God for His enduring love?
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Full Transcript Below:
God&rsquo;s Love in the Ordinary Places By Sarah Frazer
Bible Reading: &ldquo;Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.&rdquo; - Psalm 136:1
No one saw me most days. After my first child was born, I quit my teaching job and decided to stay home. Within four-and-a-half years, I had three little ones. Raising children at home is still a lot of work, but many days I wondered if anyone noticed all of the little, ordinary things I did.&nbsp;
Things like the dishes, planning meals, cleaning up toys, and the endless piles of laundry. As a young college girl, I had dreamed of doing great things for God, but I also wanted motherhood. Could motherhood be grand and glorious? During that season, I leaned into the idea that the ordinary, everyday moments could be glorious.&nbsp;
Within the regular rhythms of my life, I began to seek God in His word. I took online classes on how to study the Bible, even earning a degree. As I raised my children, loving them in the daily routine of life, I began to also see that God&rsquo;s love for me was the same.&nbsp;
In order for God to love me more, I thought maybe I had to do more. Instead, God&rsquo;s love meets us right where we are - in the quiet, ordinary, everyday life. In a way, God has shown His love in the most extraordinary way&mdash;through the cross. Jesus&rsquo; death, resurrection, and ascension to heaven have sealed our eternity and given us new lives and purposes here on earth. It is truly a magnificent source of comfort when we think about this powerful example of God&rsquo;s love.&nbsp;
But when life feels quiet, repetitive, or unremarkable, we may wonder, &ldquo;Where is God&rsquo;s love now?&rdquo; In Psalm 23:6, David says that God&rsquo;s loving mercy will follow him &ldquo;all the days of my life.&rdquo; Not just the grand days, but the daily grind as well. Not just the milestones, but the quiet mornings filled with routine. During our responsibilities and routines, God&rsquo;s love quietly and completely follows us.&nbsp;
The word &ldquo;follow&rdquo; suggests activity, not passivity. God&rsquo;s love is present, and it pursues us! Psalm 55 reminds us that no one seeks God, but God seeks us! His love also follows close by us. It is not a distant love or occasional love. It walks with us, holds our hand, and never leaves.&nbsp;
The idea of God&rsquo;s love walking with us is found in other Bible verses as well. In Micah 6:8, we read, &ldquo;He has shown you, O mortal, what is good and what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.&rdquo; God is calling everyone to walk with Him, in His love! The Bible often describes faith not as a leap, but as a walk. As we walk with God and in His love, we are constantly moving, changing, and going.&nbsp;
God&rsquo;s love consistency shows us for us - no matter the season or life circumstance. You can&rsquo;t walk through anything in this life without God&rsquo;s love. Step by step, day by day, God&rsquo;s love can be experienced over and over again.
Psalm 136:1 says, &ldquo;Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.&rdquo; God&rsquo;s love is enduring. Forever!&nbsp;
As a new mom, I would always have to refill my children&rsquo;s juice cups. Over time, I realized that my spiritual cup was constantly running dry as well. It was during those moments when I felt weak, tired, and empty that I needed God&rsquo;s love to fill me up! His love has no end.&nbsp; Unlike human love, which can grow tired or fade under pressure, God&rsquo;s love is full and everlasting.&nbsp;
God&rsquo;s love is available on days we feel empty and have nothing to give. When sorrow fills our hearts, we can run to the God of love.&nbsp;
You and I can come to God on ordinary days, weary days, and dark days. All of God&rsquo;s love is always available. Each day gives us a fresh reminder of His love for us. We are not asked to endure our sorrow with yesterday's strength or tomorrow&rsquo;s hope; God&rsquo;s love supplies what we need for today.
Intersecting Faith &amp; Life:
Our lives are filled with mundane moments. How can you remember God&rsquo;s love each day? It is often a quiet, soft love. Look for moments like a beautiful sky or the bright sunshine. Maybe you have a pet or a friend who is constantly checking in on you. Let those reminders be there to help you thank God for His love for you. Scripture is a great place to be reminded of God&rsquo;s love. Take the additional reading section and read a few verses each day this week to help yourself be reminded of God&rsquo;s extraordinary love in the ordinary moments.&nbsp;
Further Reading: Deuteronomy 33:12 Psalm 90:14 Isaiah 46:4 John 1:16 Romans 8:38-39

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