The question is, ‘How can mere mortals get right with God?’
If we wanted to bring our case before him,
what chance would we have? Not one in a thousand!
God’s wisdom is so deep, God’s power so immense,
who could take him on and come out in one piece?
LUKE 15:18 (CEV)
I will go to my father and say to him, "Father, I have sinned against God in heaven and against you."
SUMMARY SENTENCE
The only appropriate response, regardless of the situation, is to humble ourselves before God and to trust his wisdom over ours or anyone elses.
DAILY FODDER
What do people do to attempt to get right with God? How does that work out?
PRAYER
Compassionate Father, perfect in wisdom and absolute in power, thank you for never-ending love and mercy greater than my sin. I have followed the ways of the world and fought against you in word and deed. I have sinned and yet long for your presence, depending on your kindness to receive me back into your open arms. Amen. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)
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!
