For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love to those who fear him.

Psalm 103:11

Our life is filled with God’s boundless love and blessings. Sometimes He even gives us what I call a bonus gift. I can recall a number of them. One of these is regarding my friend Amy. She and I became best friends at age 16 when her family moved to our small Indiana town and became members of our congregation. But after just a few years, they moved away. Gradually correspondence became sparse, and we lost touch.

Then, 40 years after that teenage friendship, I flew to California to attend my son’s ordination into the pastoral ministry. Lo, and behold, Amy was the organist for the service. What a surprise! What a blessing! Since then, we have continued to communicate. Now, both in our 90’s, we cherish our friendship once again.

Harriet Monn Stennfeld
Fort Wayne, IN

Father, thank You for the most special gift of all, Your Son and our Savior! Amen.

Reflect: Is there someone in your life, perhaps from your past, who would enjoy hearing from you?

Read: John 3:16 and 1 John 4:7-10