ISAIAH 64:6 (CEV)
We are unfit to worship you;
each of our good deeds
is merely a filthy rag.
LUKE 15:21-22 (NLT)
His son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against both heaven and you, and I am no longer worthy of being called your son.
“But his father said to the servants, ‘Quick! Bring the finest robe in the house and put it on him.'
SUMMARY SENTENCE
The sooner we recognize our unworthiness to relate to God, the sooner we're in a healthy relationship with him.
DAILY FODDER
Notice the paradox. It's only as we recognize how unworthy we are to be in a relationship with God that we can be in relationship with him. Why is that? What does this tell us about God?
PRAYER
Loving God, in spite of our unworthiness you run to us and embrace us. Forgive my hesitation to return your embrace. It doesn't feel right until it does. Help me to fully embrace the mystery of your grace. I'm going to live a life defined by your mercy. Amen
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you would protect us from all forms of evil. Amen!
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you would protect us from all forms of evil. Amen!
