being a part of GOD’s family makes a difference…

to be called by GOD’s name, CHRISTian, that should make a difference.  in fact, it should make a difference in two primary ways and don’t get these out of order.

one is to recognize and realize how deeply GOD, my FATHER, loves me.  i’m a part of HIS family.  i’m loved by HIM more deeply than i could ever imagine. 

secondly, it should make a difference in the way that i live. 

first in knowing how deeply i’m loved and then the way that i live.  don’t get those out of order.  you start by realizing how much GOD loves you.  then you live out that love in your everyday life.  

the bible tells us in ephesians 3.18 (lb) about how much GOD loves us.  may you be able to feel and understand as all GOD’s children should, how long, how wide, how deep and how high HIS love really is. 

i invite you to make it one of your life goals to understand how deeply GOD loves you.  you can exhaust your life trying to understand that and not get close to understanding how deep HIS love is for you.  that’s a great goal for any of our lives. 

then once you begin, as you begin to understand the depths of HIS love for you, then you live as a child of GOD.  you live out that love. 

ephesians 5:1-2 (nlt) says it this way, follow GOD's example in everything you do, because you are HIS dear children. live a life filled with love for others, following the example of CHRIST, who loved you and gave HIMself as a sacrifice to take away your sins.

we’re GOD’s children.  we represent GOD’s name.  we’re part of HIS family. 

just a thought from the front porch...