Chatting with Jesus
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Lord, You know that I rarely misbehaved during my growing-up years. Now that my tongue is unattached from my cheek, I will be honest with my readers and You. When it concerned me, ‘stellar’ and ‘behavior’ were never used in the same sentence. Until school districts banned it, students feared corporal punishment. My teachers caused me to break out in a cold sweat when pointing their 18-inch ruler at me, threatening to make an example of me if I didn’t correct my behavior. My father, and his belt, used a more direct method of making me an example of consequences for rebellious conduct.
Thankfully, when You called, I responded, and You created a ‘new me.’ How I relate to the psalmist when he pleaded, “Do not remember the rebellious sins of my youth. Remember me in the light of your unfailing love, for you are merciful, O Lord,”—Psalm 25:7.
Scripture details in Ephesians chapter two how we are redeemed by Your grace when we trust Your sacrifice, Jesus, for our sins. We are new people on the inside. Your grace has erased our sinful past, and we have only a future with You.
The Scriptures have spoken: “So God can point to us in all future ages as examples of the incredible wealth of his grace and kindness toward us, as shown in all he has done for us who are united with Christ Jesus,”—Ephesians 2:7 (NLT) [emphasis mine].
Amen, Jesus.
THANKFUL 
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