“Since we are now joined to Christ, we have been given the treasures of redemption by his blood- the total cancellation of our sins-all because of the cascading riches of his grace. This superabundant grace is already powerfully working in us, releasing within us all forms of wisdom and practical understanding. And through the revelation of the Anointed One, he unveiled his secret desires to us the hidden mystery of his long-range plan, which he was delighted to implement from the very beginning of time.” Ephesians 1:7-9 TPT
How many of us have thought about what it takes to live a balanced life, not just the material necessities for our day-to-day comfort, nor our wants or our desires, but our spiritual needs? We know that we must care for our physical bodies, but unless we take the time to fill ourselves spiritually, like caring for the matters of the heart, we can find ourselves feeling unbalanced, leaving a space for hurt to creep in, followed by fear, anxiety, and a lack of peace.
In this passage, the apostle Paul is explaining, that through the love and grace our Heavenly Father has for us, that upon receiving Jesus as Lord of our lives, the maintenance required for our hearts can be found as he releases within us all forms of wisdom and practical understanding. His desire is for us to live a balanced life, spreading his love and his superabundant grace as we encounter those in need of a repair of the heart. His long-range plan for us includes maintenance of the heart, implemented as needed, simply for the asking!
Heavenly Father, help us to remember, that it is through your Love and Amazing Grace, along with our Faith that enables us to live a balanced life, and be ever so thankful.
In Christ Love
Margaret