GOD asks, "Do you think I take pleasure in the death of the wicked? Of course not! I want them to turn their backs on sinful living in order to take up good living. Then they'll really be living!"
ROMANS 6:23 (MSG)
Work hard for sin your whole life and your pension is death. But God’s gift is real life, eternal life, delivered by Jesus, our Master.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Abandon sin so that you can experience real life, as delivered by Jesus.
DAILY FODDER
Our lives aren't big enough to host both wild sinful parties and Jesus' life-giving party. Something has to go.
PRAYER
Generous Jesus, thank you for delivering new life through the cross and resurrection. Forgive me for my ongoing attachment to the things of the old sin-defined life. Help me to let go of all that is contrary to you and your ways. I want to start living a life defined by eternity. 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 will 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 will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
