Romans 5: 5 And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.
Paul is talking about justification. Jesus's death justified us, but God's love predates even the crucifixion. In the OT readings lately, Solomon has built the temple. The words of prayer and song were that the Lord's love endures forever. The same sentiment is repeated in today's Psalm 136. Now we aren't merely justified by Christ's sacrifice, we are saved by his resurrection.
The love of our God is eternal. That led to our salvation. Because he lived, I can face tomorrow. Because he lived, all fear is gone. We are blessed indeed.
Prayer: Lord, I am singing Your praises in my heart today. I'm not going to let the voice of doom into my head nor my heart. You are good all the time. I'm just going to be the grateful recipient of Your goodness.
Amen
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