ISAIAH 31:6 (NLT)
Though you are such wicked rebels, my people, come and return to the Lord.
1 TIMOTHY 1:15 (CEB)
This saying is reliable and deserves full acceptance: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners”...
SUMMARY SENTENCE
If Christ welcomes even the most detestable sinner who turns to him, how much more so those of us caught up in routine sins.
DAILY FODDER
Why are people reluctant to turn from their sinful ways and to Christ? How about you? Practically speaking, what can or can't be done about this problem?
PRAYER
Thank you, dear Savior, for embracing all who return to you. I've spent a good deal of my life avoiding you — except when it is convenient or there is some immediate short-term benefit to acting Christian. Please show me what in my life needs to be relaseed so that our relationship can fully solidify. And gently lead me through the ongoing process of turning to you. I want to be with you. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.
