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1 John 4:16 (nlt) --- We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love.God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them.

Henry Blackaby told us years ago in his book Experiencing God that God's desire was a love relationship with Him.

Rick Warren in his book The Purpose Driven Life that God created us to fellowship with Him.

That means connecting. In the last two devotions of this week (Thursday and Friday) we will seek to know what it not just to 'know' God but to enjoy our time with Him just like we enjoy time with a family member or friend. God wants to connect with us.

This about it.

I hate it when my interent connection is slow or not connected at all. Some of that reminds me of my need for connecting with God!

Psalm 84:2 (nlt) --- I long, yes, I faint with longing to enter the courts of the Lord. With my whole being, body and soul,I will shout joyfully to the living God.

E-DEVOTIONS are sent each week day from Michael Harrison, lead Pastor of The Community Fellowship in Collinsville, Virginia. These devotions are intended to encourage you in your faith in Jesus and your walk with Him. To change your subscription, send an e-mail to Michael at mharrison@thecommunityfellowship.org .

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