God with Us

“For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 8:38-39

During Advent, we received an art creation symbolizing “God with us.” That depiction still remains on our dinette table. It is as meaningful today during Lent as it was during Advent. 

During the season of Lent, we focus on prayer and reflection of our relationship with God and others.  As we seek a closer walk with God and a deeper spiritual life, we realize how we are connected to other Christians. We connect through our church family, community, and throughout the world. Through all times – those filled with joy, sad ones, as well as scary ones, we know that God is with us.

I recall one of my former pastors telling the story of driving himself to the emergency room at a hospital. As the medical team determined he was having a heart attack, Pastor Tom recited Romans 8:38-39 printed above. A nurse told Pastor Tom she was amazed at how calm he was.

We celebrate the hope and joy that is ours when we remember that God is always with us.
                                                                       

Prayer: Dear God, thank you for your assurance that you will walk with us in all our days. Show us how to grow in our spiritual lives during this time of Lent. Amen.

Lois Poppe
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