Ephesians 4:16-19 And I ask him that with both feet planted firmly on love, you'll be able to take in with all followers of Jesus the extravagant dimensions of Christ's love. Reach out and experience the breadth! Test its length! Plumb the depths! Rise to the heights! Live full lives, full in the fullness of God.

Not only does God’s love anchor us, but it calls to us.  While our footing is solid on the foundation of love, we see it high above us, we shield our eyes and squint at it on the horizon, we turn and reach for it behind us, we stretch our arms to the sides to grab it, we jump to the heavens as high as we can to feel it.  All the while we are stretching and reaching for God’s love, we are already on it, we are surrounded b it, it goes before us, it follows after us, it walks along side of us.  Our steps are sure, because they are cushioned by the love of Jesus.  What can possibly make a fuller life than a life filled on every side with the faithful, unconditional love of our savior?

Am I reaching for God’s love?  Am I testing its length?  Am I plumbing its depths?  Or am I just standing here on love with my arms to my sides?  Is your love reflected in my life? 

Lord show me new ways to experience your love.  Help my friends and neighbors to know your love.  Let my children be anchored in your love.  Give us courage to take confident steps.  Give our hearts the assurance that your love is paving a way for us.  May all those who come in contact with my family be assaulted by your love.  Keep the kids and I in the fullness of your love, of your life.