Lord God, you are merciful and forgiving, even though we have rebelled against you...
EPHESIANS 1:7 (GNT)
For by the blood of Christ we are set free, that is, our sins are forgiven. How great is the grace of God...
THE ESSENCE
Through the sacrifice of Christ we are set free and forgiven.
DAILY FODDER
Why would God want to forgive rebellious people—who at best ignore him, but mostly are operatives attempting to undermine his agenda? Is that a lapse of judgment on the part of God?
PRAYER
Lord God, you are merciful and forgiving, even though we have rebelled against you. I acknowledge that I'm among the rebellious—although my rebellion is usually pretty subtle. Help me to recognize my ongoing need to live into your forgiveness so I can experience your freedom. I want my life to be about celebrating your grace. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
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.
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.
