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Romans 8:35: Courage for the Step
Anchor
“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?”
— Romans 8:35 (NIV)
What it means
Romans 8:35 says: "Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?" We need anchors; this verse offers one. Here is something solid. Carry this with you.
In your life
Romans 8:35 meets you here: His love does not depend on your performance. You are not alone in the struggle to love. That is why Romans 8:35 is not only a quote for today, but a practical direction for your next choices and posture of heart.
Today's challenge
Live Romans 8:35 today
- 1Acknowledge one weakness and ask for His strength.
- 2Then bring your request. Apply this concretely to Romans 8:35 and write down one change you will make today.
- 3At the end of the day, return to Romans 8:35 and note one practical change this word produced.
Prayer
Prayer inspired by Romans 8:35: God, be my strength in weakness.
Reflect
Reflection on Romans 8:35: What rest do you need to receive?