Look! I've erased all your guilt and I'm going to dress you in festive attire.
LUKE 15:22, 24 (NRSV)
The father said to his slaves, ‘Quickly, bring out a robe—the best one—and put it on him... for this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found!’ And they began to celebrate.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Imagine God dressing you in the finest party clothes, not because you deserve it but because he is gracious.
DAILY FODDER
We often think of Christian living as getting the do's and don't's right—avoiding all the sins. But notice how often in the Bible, life with God is portrayed as a party life.
PRAYER
Generous God, you sent Jesus into the world to start a party. Forgive me for failing to join in as I am obsessed with determining whether I'm worthy. Help me focus on your generosity rather than my shortcomings or accomplishments. I'm going to put on the party clothes you've laid out for me. 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.
