Daily Word (8.8.09)

Comfort:

"The love of God enfolds me and my loved ones." (DW, 8.8.09)

"For I am convinced that neither death nor life. . .will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Rom. 8.38, 39)

Mei Meditatio:

The love of God in Christ is the one omnipotent supportive presence moving throughout the world, and it is that which connects all being and life together in a dynamic unity. Regardless of the situations that come about in this world, as Paul says, "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 tear us from God's love or each other. In other words, there is nothing in heaven or on earth that could possibly be more steadfast, present, powerful, and unifying than the love of God in Christ.

I affirm Christ's loving presence existing in my life and working through my actions to engender a more full experience of well-being with me, in my relationships, and throughout the world.

In the name and through the power of Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior. Amen.