Which Part?

I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God.
Ephesians 3:16-19 NLT

The love of Christ - too great to understand. 1st Corinthians 13 tells us that now we only know in part, not fully. Which part? Which part do you know? I know - in part - His grace that forgives me and cleanses me from all unrighteousness. I know - in part - His mercy - that in spite of me, He pours out His blessing and provision.

Perhaps that's the beginning of understanding it - the Truth that God's love for us has NOTHING to do with who WE are or what we do, but is absolutely ONLY contingent on who God is and what only HE could have - and has - done for us! After all, if the Father's love was predicated on my actions, based on my moods or how I feel, it surely would not last. But His love NEVER lets go. Do we know that part?

Prayer:

Father,
            We believe and we declare Your Word that we will be anxious for nothing! But in everything, by prayer and supplication with Thanksgiving, we will make our requests known to You. Then Your peace which surpasses all understanding will guard our hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Then perhaps we can begin to grasp how wide, how long, how high, and how deep Your love is. We want to be found complete IN YOU - not in part, but the whole. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen