Positive Minute Daily Devotional: The Love of Christ is Deep

View this email in your browser The Love of Christ is Deep December 30, 2023 “...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, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.” Ephesians 3:18,19 Yesterday, I shared that God's love has many dimensions, and Christ's love is wide and deep. We will focus today on His deep love for us. He knows us and loves us exactly as we are. It's fair to say that many people don’t understand how to walk in deep love. A great way to look at your relationships is to examine how a gardener looks at a garden. Gardening requires constant effort and diligence... Read More The Cost of Not Investing This Week's Episode Today, Pastor Bobby teaches us from Matthew 25:24-29 and encourages us to take a risk for God. Even though things around us are chaotic or uncertain, we can walk with an absolute trust in the Lord, with today's message: “The Cost of Not Investing.” Our interview guest is Jay Hewitt, an author who truly embodies what it means to have resilient faith. In his new book, I Am Weak, I Am Strong: Building a Resilient Faith for a Resilient Life, he tells his very personal story of keeping the faith amidst a brain cancer diagnosis. Even in the midst of challenging circumstances, he put his faith into action by completing an Ironman Triathlon in the middle of his cancer treatments. Special music is provided by Connor Smith, a performer, studio vocalist, arranger and composer who has performed across the globe from renowned concert halls and recording studios to the stages of Universal Studios Hollywood and the Disneyland Resort. Today, he performs, “O Little Town of Bethlehem," accompanied by Dr. Marc Riley and the Hour of Power Orchestra. The, the Hour of Power Choir, under the direction of Dr. Irene Messoloras, performs "Sweet Rivers," accompanied by Dr. Philip Hoch on piano. We hope you'll join us for this faith-filled hour!  WATCH NOW Joy for Your New Year's Journey This Week's Offer Becoming a joyful person every day is easier than you think. As a matter of fact, it’s right at your fingertips when you spend time in the Word! Maybe you’ve encountered difficulties or trials in life, but God can restore your happiness! He offers true contentment that is abiding and unconditional. Joy is a fruit of the Spirit, and it’s one of the ways we show others that we are genuinely connected to the Lord’s heart. To help you along in your joyful journey of connecting with God daily, we’re excited to introduce our brand new 2024 devotional: Unspeakable Joy: Daily Promises for Living in God’s Contentment. For your gift of $30 or more, we’ll send you this devotional featuring 365 powerfully inspirational thoughts, amplified by scripture verses, prayers, and questions for reflection. Our prayer is that this book provides a simple way to receive the power of the Lord’s wisdom each day. For your gift of $100 or more, we'll send you fourUnspeakable Joy devotionals.Give a gift that’s life changing! These devotionals make wonderful gifts for your loved ones during the holidays and all year long. They are perfectly sized to be carried in a purse, backpack, or kept at your nightstand. Be sure to request yours today!  DONATE NOW Just Two More Days... To be part of our "Joy to the World" Challenge Campaign We're honored to be on the journey of knowing and sharing Jesus with YOU, our incredible Hour of Power family! You make it possible for us to keep our services on the air — and online — so that older and younger generations alike can learn that God loves them just as they are, not as they should be. However, the pressures of inflation have hit us especially hard this year. That's why we're excited about our "Joy to the World" Challenge Campaign!  When you give a donation of ANY amount toward this special year-end challenge, your gift will be doubled. Our hope is to raise $300,000 by December 31 to match a gift of that amount made by another generous donor. If you've given already, thank you! And if God is tugging at your heart to give today, you can do so HERE: www.hourofpower.org/joy Happy New Year! Thanks for being such a special and one-of-a-kind part of our ministry family! God loves you and so do we!!  PARTNER WITH HOUR OF POWER Copyright © 2023 *Hour of Power* All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Hour of Power PO Box 100 Garden Grove, CA 92842 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.