...your sins have been forgiven through Jesus’ name. ~ 1 John 2:12 (CEB)
Gracious God, I am sure glad that my position and my future does not depend on the reputation that I have developed with my name. I am a broken person and my name is tarnished. Again, I repent of my sin. And again, I state for the record that I am depending solely on the most honorable name of Jesus. Your Son died on the cross to kill off our sin. Then he rose from the dead to lead us into new lives that are no longer sin-driven. I'm not there, yet. But you are definitely at work in my life and I am grateful. Amen.
Challenging Words
- reputation -- what people think of you, their impression of your character or capabilities
- tarnished -- stained or dirty, imperfect
- repent -- to turn and go a different direction
