FILLING IN THE SPACES IN OUR LIVES

God created us whole. However, when Adam and Eve wandered from God, it created spaces in their lives. (Genesis 3:6-10). Today, many of us have spaces in our lives resulting from the brokenness that is caused by our separation from God, our Creator. His plan is to redeem man back to Him. Hence, the reason Christ came into the world is to exchange His life for ours. This is because of the Father’s great love for us. (John 3:16-17). Some spaces that were created in our lives are:

• Space for love – God is love and those of us who love know God. (1 John 4:8).
• Space for the community – Caring for the poor, widows, and orphans. (James 1:27)
• Space for togetherness – Being on one accord, praying and supporting each other (Hebrews 10:25)
• Space for confession and repentance – (1 John 1:9)
• Space for work – God gave man work to take care of his responsibilities. Psalm 128:1-2
• Space for marriage – it was never God’s intention for man to be alone. (Genesis 2:21-24)
• Space for holiness – Spending time in God’s presence(1 Peter 1:16)
• Space for crying – Godly sorrow works repentance (2 Corinthians 7:10)
• Space to settle disputes – God wants us to settle our disputes with those who might have offended us. (Matthew 18:15-17)
• Heavenly Father, you made us whole, and it is your purpose for us to experience wholeness in our lives. Please come into our hearts and fill all the spaces in our lives. Amen!