Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Good morning, Jesus.
As we follow you, Jesus, we want to know you more. We may have a concept of who you are, but unless we spend time with you, studying your word, we may have wrong impressions of you. Open our heart to know your heart. As we read your word, the Bible, open our understanding of your character and goodness. You’re a good God, full of mercy and grace, ready to forgive our transgressions and remove our iniquity.
All other religions require those participants to perform, to strictly keep extreme behaviors, to maintain regulations and rules. Every human effort must be made in order to gain their gods’ favor, or you’re condemned for your lack of perfection. No wonder so many get frustrated and give up hope for salvation when they try to earn eternal life on their own. They face eternity with fear.
Not so with you, Lord Jesus. You and God the Father are one, and you give your Holy Spirit to all who come to you in repentance. We are saved from our sins and given eternal life only by placing our trust in you, Jesus (Ephesians 2:8,9). No amount of human efforts can save us, to make us good enough for salvation. I’ve seen the pride of those who boast about their holiness, claiming to keep the Commandments. They are just blowing smoke. We will never reach perfection, no matter how hard we try. I tried and fell on my face, as have many other frustrated people attempting a similar approach for salvation. The psalmist David knew your character when he prayed “You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you” (Psalm 86:5). Spark an excitement in our spirit to walk closer with you, Jesus.
Continue your work of grace and mercy for all who call on you during stages of illness and daily living with afflictions. No matter our medical or physical circumstances, you are faithful, holding us every minute, every day. You, Lord Jesus, ignite our spirits to worship despite the mountains before us, or the dark valleys ahead. You have led us over and through before and there is no reason to believe you would ever abandon us.
Desiring to know more of your heart, Jesus. Amen.
THANKFUL 
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