Author: Dave

PASSIONAustralia.blog is my personal ministry website. I am also web servant for several church websites.

Pray for a revelation of God’s love

June 12, 2026

Today’s Word for Today devotion is really good. You can find it copied below. Please enjoy…

Pray for a revelation of God’s love

I pray that you…may…know this love that surpasses knowledge.” Ephesians 3:17-19 NIV

In the realm of general relativity, an event horizon is the point of no return. It’s the point at which gravitational pull becomes so great that it’s impossible to escape. The most obvious example is the black hole—a celestial object so massive that light can only enter but never exit its gravitational field.

The escape velocity of a black hole is greater than the speed of light, which is impossible to exceed. So, once you cross its horizon, there is no turning back. God’s love is like that. The Bible says, “God is love.” The implications of that one statement will take all of eternity to unpack. Nothing pulls stronger or longer than God’s love. Love is an event horizon, and once you cross over, you can’t get back. And who would want to? Logic won’t get you to God’s love. His love is beyond logical—it’s theological. The only way to receive the love of God is via revelation. Paul wrote: “I pray that you…may…grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ…that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.” The love of God is measureless. It doesn’t fit in a box, not even a box the size of the universe. And if the universe isn’t big enough, God’s love certainly won’t fit within the confines of our human logic. So how do we get it in our hearts and minds? Through a personal revelation! So, the word for you today is: pray for a revelation of God’s love.

Freedom from sin plan

June 10, 2026

I just completed another YouVersion plan called, “Freedom for sin”. It has some practical reminders about the sin in our lives and how Christ has forgiven and covered them all.

You can find it here.

D.I.S.C.I.P.L.I.N.E.

June 9, 2026

I was in the gym this morning and in between sets I was thinking about the word discipline. I wrote down the following in my notebook I record my training in.

D – Determined – getting fitter or stronger or losing weight starts with a determined mindset.

I – Intentional – once we have our goal we need to be intentional in how we are going to achieve it.

S – Strict – when we exercise we need to use controlled and strict form. Injuries set back goals.

C – Committed – commitment is need to see our plan through…even on days when we are not motivated.

I – Intensity – we need intensity of effort when we exercise. We need to push close to failure to improve.

P – Proud – we should be proud of our efforts, our discipline and our commitment to train.

L – Longevity – our goals should always feed in to our long term goal of being fit and healthy as we age.

I – Inspired – we should look around to find motivation and inspiration to fill us up. We can inspire others too.

N – Never quit – our long term goal should be to never quit our health and fitness training.

E – Everyday – we need to find 30 minutes everyday to move. It is an investment in our future lives.

Things needed for a good life

June 8, 2026

What are the most important things needed to live a good life?

This is another good question today. What do we need to live a good life? Here are some off the top of my head.

  1. Family – for me to live a good life I need my family and the love and support they give me. My family gives me a sense of purpose that makes my life worthwhile.
  2. Home – I think we need a place to call home. A place that is a safe retreat from the world. It does not matter if it is a mansion or a tiny home, just a comfortable place for our families.
  3. Health – our quality of life depends a lot on our health. Sickness and disease can hold us back. Investing in healthy food and regular exercise can be a key to a good life.
  4. Purpose – we all need a God given purpose and work in and for His Kingdom. We need to use our gifts for the good of others to live a good life and have a sense of fulfilment.
  5. Income – a good income to meet the needs of daily life helps us to alleviate some of life’s stresses. We do not need to be rich, but to have enough to support ourselves and give to worthy causes.
  6. Community – a connection with our local community helps to keep people well mentally and physically. People who live long healthy lives in the Blue Zones have a strong sense of community connection.
  7. Jesus – we can live a good life without Jesus, but I think we need Jesus to live our best life. We all need to have Jesus as our Lord, Saviour and friend. Walking with Him daily is the good life!

These are just some of the things off the top of my head. It is not meant to be an exhaustive list, but a general outline to help us live a good life.

Reading the Bible is so important

June 5, 2026

I just read these statistics on how reading the Bible affects our faith and our lives in a positive way.

Research from…Back to the Bible shows that when someone is in God’s Word at least four days a week, their life begins to radically change. They are 30% less likely to experience loneliness, 228% more likely to share their faith with others, 231% more likely to disciple others, and 407% more likely to memorize Scripture. That’s why our goal is not only to help everyone, everywhere have access to God’s Word, but also to help them engage with it every day.

Source: God’s Word, Everyone, Everywhere, Everyday Day 3 – YouVersion Plan

For me personally the Bible has transformed my life. It gives me hope, purpose and direction. Most importantly it pointed me to Jesus. This not only changed my life, it also changed my eternal destiny.

If you would like to begin reading the Bible or get back in to it, we have some ways to do it below.

  1. Our Bible readings page with nine two week plans.
  2. Our free discipleship Bible study.
  3. Read the New Testament in a year plan.