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TODAY’S WORD…

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Jesus said,

“For God so loved the world

that He gave His only Son,

so that everyone who believes in Him may not perish

but may have eternal life.”

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– John 3:16 (NRSV)

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REFLECTION…

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“For God so loved the world…”

What Grace!

What Great Love!

What a Great God!

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“that He gave His only Son…”

What Great Kindness!

What a Great Sacrifice!

What a Great Son!

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“so that everyone who believes in Him may not perish…”

What a Great Revelation!

What Great Mercy!

What a Great Opportunity!

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“but may have eternal life.”

What Glory!

What Great Benevolence!

What a Great Future!

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God created us,

He redeemed us,

He loves us with an amazing love!

He waits for us – every day –

as eagerly as the father of the prodigal son did.

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He wants us with Him.

He wants us to respond to Him with all our love.

How precious we must be to Him!

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But He made us free

…and the choice is ours alone.

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QUOTES…

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“For a small reward, a man will hurry away on a long journey;

while for eternal life, many will hardly take a single step.”

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– Thomas a Kempis

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“Once a man is united to God, how could he not live forever?”

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– C. S. Lewis

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“Jesus is the door of our life

– and not only of eternal life, but also of our daily lives.”

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– Pope Francis

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REPETITIVE PRAYER FOR TODAY…

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Jesus, my Lord, You are the door to eternal life.

I love You. Forgive me. Heal me.

Help me make the right choices.

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