“…I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people…”
-Jeremiah 31:33-34
Rejection from a parent; a shattering divorce; a splintered friendship. These broken relationships hurt differently than other sorts of losses. The pain and grief that comes with the loss of a heart connection reveals the difference between a contract and a covenant.
God isn’t our cosmic vending machine, but a loving parent, a hovering mother-hen, a faithful lover. The connection with God isn’t just a panic button or insurance plan or last resort. We don’t offer prayers or attend church or read scripture to log our time and keep up our end of the bargain.
Our covenant with God isn’t based on our behavior but on our identity.
God’s faithfulness to us isn’t dependent on our fidelity.
God’s love doesn’t require our merit.
A covenant with God is not rigid or transactional– if you follow these rules you will be blessed– but it is a heart commitment, an interactive relationship, an eternal bond.
God, may I continue to see your faithfulness and love surrounding me. And, may I be inspired to offer covenant love to those you have put in my life. Amen.
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