Day 12: The Unfailing Love of the LORD - Thank You, Father: 30 Days of Gratitude, Prayer, & Praise

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Day 12: The Unfailing Love of the LORD

"For I am sure that 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 separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord."

Romans 8:38-39

"Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!"

Psalm 106:1

"The LORD appeared to him from far away. ‘I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore, I have continued my faithfulness to you.’"

Jeremiah 31:3

Devotional

Jesus Christ is proof of God's loyal love for us.

His record of unfailing love is unmatched, evident from the beginning of time.

The steadfast love of God Most High surpasses all earthly limitations and His faithfulness is as constant as His love.

Our Father owes us nothing and yet willingly chose to give His Son for us. He continues to lavish His love upon us day after day.

Nothing in all creation is stronger than the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Nothing can separate us from His love for even a moment.

The goodness of God invites a response: wholehearted thanksgiving and praise.

The LORD is worthy to be worshiped, in spirit and in truth.

Men of God

As men, we are not immune to struggling with feelings of inadequacy, fear, or doubt.

There can be pressure to hide our need for love, but this hunger for love in our hearts is a sign of our design. We were made to seek and find everlasting love and full satisfaction in Jesus, the Bread of Life.

These verses remind us that God's love is not based on our performance or circumstances but on His unchanging character.

God’s unfailing love is trustworthy.

His love is not passive. In love, He intentionally pursues us.

No matter what we face, we can give thanks and step forward in faith with complete certainty of our Father’s commitment to us.

Application

Take a moment to reflect on the nature of God's love: unconditional, everlasting, all-consuming, ever-pursuing, immeasurable, ever-present. Consider His faithfulness to you in this season and express your gratitude to Him. Hold fast to His promise to let nothing separate you from His love.

Let these truths from Scripture anchor your soul and you will stand firm when tempted to doubt God’s love. Take a posture of humility as you open your heart before the LORD (e.g. open your hands, bow on your knees, give thanks where you are) and allow our Father to fill your heart with love and peace in His presence. In response, go forth as a vessel of God’s love to the souls around you.

Prayer

Dear LORD,

You are the Source of love. It is an honor to draw near to You.

Thank You for proving Your love for me through Christ. My life is filled with proof of Your unfailing love.

Your intentionality and care are unmatched. Your steadfast commitment to me is awe-inspiring.

Thank You for loving me through my failures. Help me to receive, rest in, and respond to Your love.

May I be so deeply rooted in Your love that others experience the unconditional love of God through me. May I be a vessel for the sake of Christ, pouring into the lives of those You have specifically placed around me.

In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

Divine Dialogue

Pause, Listen, Record, and Respond

1 Samuel 3:10

Klein, Tanner. "Day 12: The Unfailing Love of the LORD." Thank You, Father: 30 Days of Gratitude, Prayer, & Praise, KLEINHAUS Books, 2024, pp. 101-107.

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