Some days, my heart bursts with love overflowing. On a recent Saturday, I was blessed to spend time with seminary students’ wives at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne campus, studying the Psalms. Author Diane Grebing presented her retreat package titled, “God’s Quilt of Comfort: Wrapping up in the Psalms.” (This is available free on the LWML website).

Wonderful conversation and the scent of coffee filled the room, but it was the Scripture passages that filled my heart this day. I believe that God chooses a time for His Word to fill me with wonder when I need it most. I was surrounded by fellow sisters in Christ, but it was God’s presence I felt most fully.

It reminded me of being at the communion rail. Fellow members may kneel on both sides of me but when I receive Christ’s body and blood, and His assurance of forgiveness, it is just me and my Lord. A church building filled with people and music, and yet it’s my Lord and Savior’s loving embrace that captures my attention.

God gifts us with Christian camaraderie and strengthens our faith through these relationships. In the midst of providing the gift of fellowship, Jesus also provides us with the intimacy of His love, His comfort, and His promises. This is, to me, a wonder, and my heart fills with love for my Lord.

This is a fairly short missive, but I see no reason to write more words. Be in God’s Word. Immerse yourself in His promises and ask Him to open your mind and heart to His will. I’m pretty sure your heart will fill with love overflowing as you feel His embrace!

Today, and always, we are surrounded by HIS grace,

Debbie