As Jesus sat down to eat in Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and sinners joined Jesus and his disciples at the table. ~ Matthew 9:10 (CEB)
God,
THANKS: I'm so glad that you are clear about what is acceptable and what is unacceptable. Yet you are also so willing to embrace those who do unacceptable things. You're eager to give people the opportunity to change. And I'm thankful for that because I need to change, too.
REGRETS: I'm not always so willing to invite sinners to my table. I'm annoyed at them -- tired of their games.
INTERCESSION: But I know that if I'm going to ride with you, I need to adopt your attitude. Help me to do that.
PURPOSE: I'm going to eat with some "tax collectors" and "sinners" today -- even if I'm uncomfortable doing so.
Amen.