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Embracing God's Love

Focus: God's love for you is everlasting and unfailing. No matter what you've been through, His love remains constant. Let His love be the foundation on which you rebuild your life.

Scripture: And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord's holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ (Ephesians 3:17-18)

Healing and Restoration

In the aftermath of pain and brokenness, it's easy to question whether we are truly loved—whether the wounds we carry have made us unworthy of love or too damaged to be healed. Or are we capable of loving and trusting others again? In these moments of doubt and uncertainty, a powerful truth can transform our hearts and lives: God's love for us is everlasting and unfailing.

Ephesians 3:17-18 invites us to grasp the magnitude of Christ's love: "And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord's holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ." This love is not just a fleeting emotion or a comforting thought—it's the very foundation we can rebuild our lives. Even with all you've been through, God's love remains constant, unwavering, and all-encompassing.

God's love is the anchor that holds us steady when life's storms try to overwhelm us. It is the healing balm that soothes our deepest wounds and the source of strength that enables us to keep moving forward. Embrace God's love fully, letting it be the steady rock of your healing and restoration.

The Foundation of Your Hope

Life's challenges can often make us feel unworthy or unloved, but the truth of God's love is that it never fails. His love is vast—wider, longer, higher, and deeper than anything we can comprehend. This love is a living, active force that is at work in your life, especially in your healing process.

His love can help you rebuild your life, even after the deepest wounds. Let His love be the foundation you stand on, giving you strength and hope each day.

Questions:

1. How does knowing God's love for you is everlasting and unchanging impact the way you heal?
2. In what ways can you remind yourself of God's love throughout the day?

Challenge: Write down three ways that you can show love to yourself today. Choose at least one and act on it, reminding yourself that you are loved by God.

As you move forward, continue to seek God's presence and His Word. Healing from domestic violence is a journey, and God is with you every step of the way. Trust in His love, and lean on His strength. You are never alone.

For help when it comes to domestic violence, call the 24-hour hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).

Written by Ranika Chaney, RanikaSpeaks, LLC.