AMAZING LOVE!

Ephesians 2:4-5 Devotional

Ephesians 2:4-5

“But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!)”

This week we have a special new song for you created by Russ Hansen entitled, “Amazing Love.” He’d appreciate your feedback on this song–please send it to him at inspiration@thegoodbookcompany.com.

“Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts” (Colossians 3:16, emphasis added) and “Sing a new song to the Lord!” (Psalm 96:1).

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Amazing Love (inspired by Charles Wesley)

Verse 1
How could it be that grace would choose
A heart like mine, so torn and bruised
You bore the cross, You took my blame
I caused the pain, You took the shame
The nails, the thorns, the victory
All of it done for someone like me

Chorus
Amazing love, how can it be
My God would die to set me free?
The Son of heaven bled for me
Amazing love, how can it be?

Verse 2
The Immortal stepped into the grave
Who could explain the life He gave
No angel mind could ever see
The depths of such a mystery
Mercy spoke where justice stood
Love outweighed what never could

Chorus
Amazing love, how can it be
My God would die to set me free?
The Son of heaven bled for me
Amazing love, how can it be?

Verse 3
He left the throne, laid glory down
Wore human flesh, wore sorrow’s crown
With empty hands but endless grace
He took our sin, He took our place
This mercy vast, this love so free
Somehow it still found out me

Pre-Chorus
Oh, it found me
Yes, it found me
Chorus
Amazing love, how can it be
My God would die to set me free?
The Son of heaven bled for me
Amazing love, how can it be?

Verse 4
I lived in chains, I lived in night
Bound by fear, out of sight
Then heaven’s light broke through the dark
Awoke my soul, ignited my heart
The chains fell off, my faith could see
I rose, I ran, You called me free

Bridge
No guilt remains, no fear, no shame
I stand alive in Jesus’ name
His righteousness now covers me
I walk in hope eternally

Final Chorus
Amazing love, how can it be
My God would die to set me free?
I stand redeemed, I finally see
Amazing love, how can it be?

Outro
The cross, the grave, the victory
Amazing love — You died for me

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Blessings dear hearts! May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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Enjoy the Song of the Week below created by Russ Hansen
Please send him your feedback at inspiration@thegoodbookcompany.com

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TO HIM!

Ephesians 3:20-21 – Devotional

Ephesians 3:20-21

“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.”

I have two cousins who are expert marksmen. In speaking to one of them I discovered that each of us has a dominant eye that may not be the same as whether we are left or right handed. For example, both cousins are right handed, but shoot by sighting with their left eye.

The Bible repeatedly calls us to look to Jesus as the author and finisher of our faith. In today’s Scripture Paul admonishes his readers to focus their attention TO HIM. That means making the rational decision to take careful aim at the target of our faith.

In a world that is increasingly cluttered with things that draw our attention away from the spiritual realm, it is vital that we stop and take careful aim at the things that will matter for eternity. We know that the things of this world grow strangely dim as we focus on His glory and grace.

What are you aiming at? If you have no target in mind, you will find yourself lost in the frustrating confusion of life. If you direct your attention TO HIM, you will find that He is worthy of all of your efforts. TO HIM!

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

P.S. – Thanks for partnering with us to help spread the Good News–Please CLICK HERE or on the Donate Button below if you feel led to help us financially with Pastor Cecil’s ministry. As of August 20th, we have a $1,787 need for August 2026 (was $2,000). To read about how the money is used, please go to https://DailyEvotional.com/donations/

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Enjoy the Song of the Week below created by Russ Hansen
Please send him your feedback at inspiration@thegoodbookcompany.com

If you have watched The Sands of Eternity video above and prayed the prayer at the end, please go to https://PastorCecil.com/ and use the form on the webpage to let us know so we can send you follow up resources and/or send an email to pastorcecil@dailyevotional.com and let him know.

LOVE AS CHRIST LOVED!

Ephesians 5:25 – Devotional

Ephesians 5:25

“Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it.”

What determines a life of success? For some it may be achieving great prominence or a lofty promotion. I once experienced a little taste of that kind of success when I was elected Student Body President in high school. (Okay, it was a very small high school.)

As a youngster I was blessed to receive words of praise from both my grandfather and my father; they always let me know that they were proud of me. I have also received words of love and devotion from each of my children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

The words that struck closest to my heart were some of the final words my precious wife of 62 years spoke before going to be with the Lord. With tears in her eyes, she reached out her frail hand to softly touch mine and said, “Honey, you are love personified!”

Husbands, fathers, all of you men who read this, I beg you to stop trying to be a rock in the garden of life and become fertilizer. Die to yourself in order that your life can become the source of growth in others. Become love personified!

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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Enjoy the Song of the Week below created by Russ Hansen
Please send him your feedback at inspiration@thegoodbookcompany.com

If you have watched The Sands of Eternity video above and prayed the prayer at the end, please go to https://PastorCecil.com/ and use the form on the webpage to let us know so we can send you follow up resources and/or send an email to pastorcecil@dailyevotional.com and let him know.

GOD’S FULL ARMOR!

Ephesians 6:13 – Devotional

Ephesians 6:13

“Therefore take up the whole armor of God,
that you may be able to withstand in the evil day,
and having done all, to stand.”

I am sure that you have heard the expression: Well, that’s the last straw! We’ve probably all experienced a time when it felt like life’s pressures had become so great we could hardly go on when another discouraging issue suddenly arose. It was then that “the last straw” phrase was muttered.

There is certainly little doubt that we live in an evil day. Not only do we live in an evil day, but the evil seems to get worse with each passing day. Doing what is Godly and right is now seen as being wrong and evil.

Along with the reality of facing “the last straw,” we also come to the reality that it is time to stand for what is right. It is time for battle! Today’s Scripture passage indicates that we are to take on the full armor of God and stand firm in our defense of the Word of God.

In standing firm and sure for the Gospel, there may be casualties. I would much rather be wounded or even killed in defending the cause of Christ than going along with the masses who deny the faith. This is the last straw — what are we going to do about it? I, for one, am going to stand clad with God’s full armor. Join me?

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

P.S. – Thanks for your generosity and partnering with us to help spread the Good News–Please CLICK HERE or on the Donate Button below if you feel led to help us financially with Pastor Cecil’s ministry. As of Thursday, February 26, 2026, we have a $1,553 need for February 2026 (was $2,000). To read about how the money is used, please go to https://DailyEvotional.com/donations/

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You can share the Lord with someone by directing them to https://PastorCecil.com.

Enjoy the Song of the Week below created by Russ Hansen

Please send him your feedback at inspiration@thegoodbookcompany.com

If you have watched The Sands of Eternity video above and prayed the prayer at the end, please go to https://PastorCecil.com/ and use the form on the webpage to let us know so we can send you follow up resources and/or send an email to pastorcecil@dailyevotional.com and let him know.

LET HIM BE OUR AIM!

Ephesians 3:21 – Devotional

Ephesians 3:21

“To Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.“

I have two cousins who are expert marksmen. One of them once explained to me that each of us has a dominant eye that may or may not be the same as whether we are left or right handed. For example, both cousins are right handed, but shoot by sighting with their left eye.

The Bible repeatedly calls us to look to Jesus as the author and finisher of our faith. In today’s Scripture Paul admonishes his readers to focus their attention TO HIM. That means making the rational decision to focus our aim at the target of our faith, which is to obey His Word.

In a world that is increasingly cluttered with things that draw our attention away from the spiritual realm, it is vital that we stop and take careful aim at the things that will matter for eternity. We know that the things of this world grow strangely dim as we focus on His glory and grace.

What are you aiming at? If you have no target in mind, you will find yourself lost in the frustrating confusion of life. If you direct your attention TO HIM, you will find that He is worthy of all of your efforts. TO HIM!

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

P.S. – Thanks for your generosity and partnering with us to help spread the Good News–Please CLICK HERE or on the Donate Button below if you feel led to help us financially with Pastor Cecil’s ministry. As of Tuesday, January 13, 2026, we have a $1,880 need for January 2026 (was $2,000). To read about how the money is used, please go to https://DailyEvotional.com/donations/

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You can share the Lord with someone by directing them to https://PastorCecil.com.

Enjoy the Song of the Week below created by Russ Hansen

Please send him your feedback at inspiration@thegoodbookcompany.com

If you have watched The Sands of Eternity video above and prayed the prayer at the end, please go to https://PastorCecil.com/ and use the form on the webpage to let us know so we can send you follow up resources and/or send an email to pastorcecil@dailyevotional.com and let him know.

AMAZING LOVE!

Ephesians 2:4-5 – Devotional

Ephesians 2:4-5

“But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!)”

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This Friday we have a special treat for you. Russ Hansen has combined AI and Scripture to produce an original song entitled, “Amazing Love” inspired by Charles Wesley’s penned words in the popular hymn, And Can It Be?. Russ would appreciate your feedback at inspiration@thegoodbookcompany.com.

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Amazing Love (inspired by Charles Wesley)

Verse 1
How could it be that grace would choose
A heart like mine, so torn and bruised
You bore the cross, You took my blame
I caused the pain, You took the shame
The nails, the thorns, the victory
All of it done for someone like me

Chorus
Amazing love, how can it be
My God would die to set me free?
The Son of heaven bled for me
Amazing love, how can it be?

Verse 2
The Immortal stepped into the grave
Who could explain the life He gave
No angel mind could ever see
The depths of such a mystery
Mercy spoke where justice stood
Love outweighed what never could

Chorus
Amazing love, how can it be
My God would die to set me free?
The Son of heaven bled for me
Amazing love, how can it be?

Verse 3
He left the throne, laid glory down
Wore human flesh, wore sorrow’s crown
With empty hands but endless grace
He took our sin, He took our place
This mercy vast, this love so free
Somehow it still found out me

Pre-Chorus
Oh, it found me
Yes, it found me
Chorus
Amazing love, how can it be
My God would die to set me free?
The Son of heaven bled for me
Amazing love, how can it be?

Verse 4
I lived in chains, I lived in night
Bound by fear, out of sight
Then heaven’s light broke through the dark
Awoke my soul, ignited my heart
The chains fell off, my faith could see
I rose, I ran, You called me free

Bridge
No guilt remains, no fear, no shame
I stand alive in Jesus’ name
His righteousness now covers me
I walk in hope eternally

Final Chorus
Amazing love, how can it be
My God would die to set me free?
I stand redeemed, I finally see
Amazing love, how can it be?

Outro
The cross, the grave, the victory
Amazing love — You died for me

. . . . . . . . . . . . .

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

P.S. – Thanks for partnering with us to help spread the Good News–Please CLICK HERE or on the Donate Button below if you feel led to help us financially with Pastor Cecil’s ministry. As of Friday, January 2, 2026, we have a $2,000.00 need for January 2026. To read about how the money is used, please go to https://DailyEvotional.com/donations/

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If you have watched The Sands of Eternity video above and prayed the prayer at the end, please go to https://PastorCecil.com/ and use the form on the webpage to let us know so we can send you follow up resources and/or send an email to pastorcecil@dailyevotional.com and let him know.