A Prayer about Being Bound to God by His Love

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? Romans 8:35

Ever-loving Lord,

When we are in the midst of trials and tragedy, 

we sometimes feel tempted to doubt your love for us. 

We suspect you knew we might struggle in this way, 

because your Word teems with promises 

of your love for your children, 

starting with this beautiful passage in Romans 8:28-38. 

You make so many promises throughout Scripture

about how we are bound to and by your love:

You have engraved us on the palm of your hands (Isaiah 49:15-16).

You will never leave us nor forsake us (Joshua 1:5, etc.)

You will not break a bruised reed; you will not snuff out a smoldering wick (Isaiah 42:3).

You are near to the brokenhearted and save those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18).

We could go on all day with these promises. 

But let’s conclude by remembering this:

One day, soon, you promise, you are coming back. 

In that day, we will see your face, 

and your name will be on our foreheads (Revelation 22:4). 

Lord, whether we like or dislike tattoos, 

may we gleefully imagine being face to face with you, 

with twin tattoos of your undying love 

marking our bodies, souls, minds, and heart.

Come, Lord Jesus. 

“Surely I am coming soon” (Rev. 21:20).

Amen. 

Read Romans 8:28-38; Isaiah 49:15-16; Revelation 22:4-5.