Ever Closer

Our scripture focus for this week is John 17:22-23. Text for this episode, including reflection questions, is available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

For those who trust in Jesus nothing can separate them from God's amazing love. In him they are more than conquerors (Romans 8:31-39). Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

God's power, wisdom, kindness, and love are beyond our imagination. He graciously loves each and every person and saves all who turn to him. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Jesus told a parable of a prodigal son to show how gracious and forgiving God is. As a loving Heavenly Father he desires all who are in rebellion to turn to him and he will accept them with open arms. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

God loves everyone and created a longing in us that can only be filled through fellowship with him by trusting in Jesus. Inspired by a confession of Augustine of Hippo. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Week 2 Introduction: With God God is infinite and grand beyond measure as seen throughout nature, yet he personally cares for each of us and has given his Son, Jesus to save us. (Inspired by Psalm 147). Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Our scripture focus for this week is Psalm 86:11-12. Text for this episode, including reflection questions, is available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Invest in what helps you and others draw closer to God in loving, everlasting relationship. Nothing else truly matters. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

All have sinned and have fallen deadly short of the glory of God. Yet by his loving grace God pardons and saves all who turn to him. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Seeking to fulfill myself and rely on myself separates me from God. I need to look beyond myself and run to God. As I rely on him instead of myself, he sustains me and delivers me. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Be ashamed of evil and turn from it. “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls” (Jeremiah 6:16). Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser

Week 1 Introduction: All for God You are God's beloved creation. He is calling you to trust and obey him in order to be saved and to help save others all for his glory. Text and lyrics available at https://lightrunner.org/evercloser