Romans V
For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:38,39 ESV)
Connected
I have been removed from groups because I did something wrong. I have lost friends because I acted inappropriately. I have been separated in relationships because of misunderstandings. I have ruined situations by foolishness. And these types of things have occurred both accidentally, and on purpose.
But here is a list of things that will separate me from the love of God, found in Christ Jesus:
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Nothing is written there. Because God assures us that NOTHING will separate His people from Him.
We are connected, because of Christ.
That is why this is such a beautiful and necessary verse.