Proverbs 27:17
Thursday, March 19, 2026
This Teaching Clip made me think of you. Watch THURSDAY NIGHT PRAYERS - LECTIO 365 by 24-7 Prayer on YouVersion.com
This Teaching Clip made me think of you. Watch THURSDAY NIGHT PRAYERS - LECTIO 365 by 24-7 Prayer on YouVersion.com
Confounding Love
Confounding Love
God lives in us, and His presence is especially evident when we love each other, even when it inconveniences us or we’d rather do something else. Thankfully, God showed us how to love, and His Spirit gives us the power and strength to show love to others, especially when it’s hard.
God’s selfless love has always confused our broken world, a world that holds selfishness and greed as the standard. When we have God’s love in our hearts, its presence immediately sets us apart from others because we embody the selflessness God showed to us. God’s love inspires us to forgive others, so grudges disappear. It inspires us to give to those who have none, so poverty shrinks. Regardless of whether people believe in God, God’s love moves us to hold the hands of believers and nonbelievers alike, so dissentions disintegrate, and we become one body.
When we allow God to show His love through us, we are in the world but not of it. Rely on God today to fill you with His love, and ask for opportunities to show it in ways that make the world wonder.
The Truth About Your Value!
The Truth About Your Value!
Do you know what’s beautiful about today?
That God loves you! ❤️ Yes, you. (Even before you’ve brushed your teeth!)
And today He can make possible what you never thought possible!
Or do you really believe that God favors some people and makes them more successful just because they were born into “those” families, or because they took the right paths early in life?
No. Absolutely not.
There is no one more valuable than you. And there is no one less valuable. Before God, we are all equal.
Listen closely to these two verses:
“...one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.” (Ephesians 4:6, NIV)
and: “For God does not show favoritism.” (Romans 2:11, NIV)
So don’t devalue yourself, while God is clearly showing you your worth!
Again: “...one God and Father of all, who is over ALL and through all and in all.” (Ephesians 4:6, NIV, emphasis mine)
This week in Burkina Faso, I get to experience this truth all over again! There are people who have so much less, yet radiate such confidence and faith.
They truly understand how valuable they are to God, and it almost intimidates me. How often do I catch myself thinking: “I wish I had what they have!”
And yet we often think we need to travel to Africa to help people! But I’ve met people here who understand their value is God-given: “I will not let anyone take that away!”
…I don’t even have to live in another country for that.
I encourage YOU today: Your value is God-given. Live out this value!
Why? Because you are WORTH it!
You are a miracle!
Déborah Rosenkranz
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