Daily Devotional: Nothing Can Separate You from God's Love

Hey wonderful friends! Glad to have you back! Today, we're exploring our daily devotional and sharing a brief, uplifting thought to add a little sparkle to your day. If you have a moment, take some time to read Romans 8:18-39 in your preferred Bible translation. If you're short on time, skim the passage and note what resonates with you:

If you're short on time, focus on this excerpt:

"Who will bring a charge against God’s elect people? It is God who acquits them. Who is going to convict them? It is Christ Jesus who died, even more, who was raised, and who also is at God’s right side. It is Christ Jesus who also pleads our case for us.

Who will separate us from Christ’s love? Will we be separated by trouble, or distress, or harassment, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? As it is written,

We are being put to death all day long for your sake.

We are treated like sheep for slaughter.

But in all these things we win a sweeping victory through the one who loved us. I’m convinced that nothing can separate us from God’s love in Christ Jesus our Lord: not death or life, not angels or rulers, not present things or future things, not powers or height or depth, or any other thing that is created."

Sometimes, certain Bible passages don't require interpretation to be meaningful; they simply offer comfort and healing. These verses from Romans remind us that we don’t always need to approach the Bible defensively. Instead, we find inclusion and hope throughout its pages. This message is for everyone—regardless of who we are, where we come from, or our personal identities. We are loved and accepted just as we are.

Often, we need this affirmation: Nothing can separate us from God’s love—not our relationships, church rules, or past mistakes. God’s love is unconditional and unwavering, whether we actively trust in it or not.

So embrace this truth. Find peace in the security it offers.

You are loved. Nothing can take that away.

Reflection Questions:
What physical sensations arise when you hear that nothing can separate you from God?
Reflect on a time when you felt disconnected from God. What led to this feeling, and how did you overcome it?
How would your life change if you fully trusted that nothing can separate you from God?

Practical Exercises:
List things in your life that you think might separate you from God, then write "NOTHING" across the list.
Place the verse “Nothing can separate me from the love of God” where you will see it daily as a reminder.
Reach out to someone who is struggling with their faith and remind them that nothing can separate them from God’s love.

That concludes our queer 40 day devotional! I hope this series has brightened your season. If you found it meaningful, please consider sharing it to spread the positivity. Thank you for joining us today—remember to celebrate your uniqueness! Stay well and keep a positive mindset until we meet again.

Footnotes:

Source: Kearns, S., & Murphy, B. (2020). "Queers the Word" - (Adapted for reflection of Future Glory & God’s Love in Christ Jesus. Scripture: Romans 8:18-39

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