But me? I said, “LORD, have mercy on me!
Heal me because I have sinned against you.”
1 CORINTHIANS 15:9-10 (CEB)
I’m the least important of the apostles. I don’t deserve to be called an apostle, because I harassed God’s church. I am what I am by God’s grace, and God’s grace hasn’t been for nothing.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Once we acknowledge our sinfulness, we can start to appropriate God's grace.
DAILY FODDER
Why is it that God's grace becomes effective in our lives after we acknowledge our sinfulness and weakness?
PRAYER
Merciful God, thank you for your grace as it has been poured into my life through Christ Jesus. Forgive me for the times I think I'm better than I am and that I can make a good life on my own. Keep me self-aware. I'm going to stay tuned in to your grace. 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.
