THANKFUL

Chatting with Jesus

Monday, May 5, 2025

Lord, I know you have been asked this question countless times, but I’m going to ask it too: “What do you want me to do?”

As a follower of Christ, I want to please you. I desire to honor you in everything I do. We pray to be good representatives of your love wherever we go, to present your message in ways that inspire others to seek a relationship with you. My humanity sometimes tries to hold me back from sharing your love and grace with fellow sinners, as I know my sins are many.

Lord, help me remember that I am not sharing your message of love and forgiveness through my strength. If I rely on myself, I will surely fail and embarrass your kingdom. May I never do that. Help me internalize what your earthly brother, James, wrote in his practical epistle:

 “But the wisdom [invitation to salvation] from above is, first, pure. It is also peace-loving, gentle at all times. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere” (James 3:17 NLT).

Your message of redemption from sin is full of mercy and goodness, liberating our spirits. You do not care what we have done; you invite us to come and experience the freedom of your salvation.

Once again, I ask, Lord, what do you want me to do? You want me to share your love with the people in our world. The wisdom of the Gospel message is undeniable. Your salvation message does not condemn. We already know when we are not right with you.

“Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved” (Acts 16:31; Joel 2:32)

We can do that, Jesus. Amen.