Chatting with Jesus
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Lord, what would we do without your grace? A life without grace must leave a person fearful. We would be forever embroiled doing “works” we think will win your favor. We’d question whether we’ve collected enough heavenly brownie points that canceled our sins.
We’re trapped living in this broken world. It seems secular people tend to look at the craziness, and outright evil as “nothing to see here.” But you’ve seen it all, Lord, even my contributions to this madness. I’ve lost count of the number of poor choices I’ve made over the years that I’m sure left you shaking your head. Some had little consequences and didn’t change much. Other choices left extreme consequences that last for a lifetime.
Lord, I just cannot emphasize enough how thankful I am for your grace. Your grace that led me to repentance. Your grace that protected me when I acted foolishly. Your grace that guided me through troubled waters that threatened to sweep me away. Your grace that enabled me to resist temptations that would bring shame to your message of your love and forgiveness. Your grace enables me to endure the consequences I rightfully deserved. And your grace that gives me your blessings that I don’t deserve.
Lord, help us envision how wide and deep and high is your love and grace. May we join the psalmist in prayer: “Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me, Restore to me the joy of my salvation.” (Psalm 51:10-12).
Your grace is sufficient for me, Jesus. Amen.
THANKFUL 