A LETTER FROMJames BarnettDear Reader,You are special, you are loved, you are not alone, and you have a purpose. Has anyone toldyou lately? It’s true, based on God’s Word. But so many times we struggle to believe Godactually loves us as individuals and wants a relationship with us that’s real and personal!And He wants us to share that love with others!Most of us are not theologians or Bible scholars, yet we desire to know God intimatelyand share His love with others effectively. We just don’t always know how. I am so excitedabout this Bible because our team has sought to illuminate the Word of God in such a waythat helps you engage in Scripture in a personal and unintimidating way—and in a way thatencourages you to share.At DaySpring, we believe our assignment through the years has been to help youknow and share God’s love in fresh, true, and inspiring ways. We like to say that we are acompany, really just a group of normal people, that seeks to help you—not just on Sunday,but Monday through Saturday as well—to live out your faith. Our goal has always beento help people engage in inspiring words and scriptural truth that provide “living water” acupful at a time! Our vision comes to life when we are able to help every person experienceand express the life-changing message of God’s love.One phrase I have used for many years around DaySpring is that “we are about peopleand their relationship with God and each other.” I believe it describes the essence ofJesus’ response to the greatest commandment: “‘You must love the Lord your God withall your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment.A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself ’” (Matthew 22:3739). Myprayer for you is that the twelve truths and additional thoughts of hope and encouragementin this Bible draw attention to the truth of God’s heart for you in a very personal way andstrengthen your relationship with God. Then as you are filled up, may you be refreshed andinspired to share God’s life-giving love with those around you. His love for you never fails!God’s heart for you is good. Lean in!Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us,to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.E P H E S I A N S 3:2 0JA M ES BA R N ET TDaySpring PresidentA7
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