But no, all have turned away;
all have become corrupt.
No one does good,
not a single one!
ROMANS 3:22-24 (ABP)
God makes things right between us and himself through the faithfulness of Jesus Christ -- a righteousness which we access as we put our faith in him. It doesn't matter who you are or to which group of people you belong; it's the same for all. Just as all have sinned and fallen short of God’s glorious standards, so is freedom from that sin generously delivered to all by Christ Jesus.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Even though we're screw-ups, Christ Jesus makes things right between God and us.
PRAYER
We are most thankful, God, for the sacrifice of Christ and the reconciliation which he established. Thank you for including me in your gift. Forgive me for acting as though I'm somehow worthy of your consideration. That mindset tends to make me judgmental and condescending. Help me to humbly accept your gift and to live out my freedom surrounded by all the redeemed misfits of the world. Above all else, I'm going to celebrate the faithfulness of Christ Jesus. Amen.