Romans 5:8 (NRSV) — 8 But God proves his love for us 

in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us.

Romans 5:8 (The Message) — 8 But God put his love on the line for us 

by offering his Son in sacrificial death 

while we were of no use whatever to him.

1 Corinthians 8:3 (NRSV) — 3 but anyone who loves God is known by him.

1 Corinthians 8:3 (The Message) — 3 We never really know enough 

until we recognize that God alone knows it all.

Ephesians 3:16–18 (NLT) — 16 I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources 

he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. 

17 Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. 

Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. 

18 And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, 

how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is.

2 Thessalonians 3:5 (NRSV) — 5 May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God 

and to the steadfastness of Christ.

2 Thessalonians 3:5 (NLT) — 5 May the Lord lead your hearts into a full understanding  

and expression of the love of God 

and the patient endurance that comes from Christ.

Jesus is LOVE.

His Love changes us from glory to glory.

It is not an instant fix.

It is a Promise ...

of gradual transformation

into His Image.

This is quite AMAZING ...

Enjoy!