November 9

Falling in love does wonders for an individual. That sense of ‘hum-drum’, ‘same old-same old’ disappears and life becomes an adventure! And it’s not possible to keep this experience a secret—no—the inner elation shows very much on the outside! You don’t care if everyone notices the ‘new’ you.

Falling in love with Jesus is even more wonderful than finding the person who lights up your life. Although Mr. or Miss Right can put a lilt in your step and a smile on your face and a joy in your heart, Jesus puts a wellspring of Himself into your spirit—and that is an incomparable, overflowing blessing!

II Corinthians 5:17 says, “If any person is in Christ, he is a new creature; behold old things are passed away; behold, all things become new.” The things that once consumed you—how successful you are, how much money you have, where you will go for your next vacation—have lost their allure.

Certainly, you know you must be a responsible, hard working individual who evidences the understanding that you labor not for yourself but for the honor of the Christ you profess to serve; but in loving Him so deeply, you desire to reflect His joy, His hope, His peace, His salvation, His love—to everyone around you.