Words of Encouragement

 

March - 25 - 2007

 

"Christians aren't perfect; they're just forgiven." We know we are not perfect. We know our weaknesses, inadequacies, sinfulness, pettiness, immaturity, cowardice ... But Jesus demonstrated his love for us on the Cross as he offered his body and shed his blood. His sacrifice means that God looks at us as "perfect." Jesus' sacrifice means we are holy, without blemish, and without chargeable offense in God's presence! Jesus' perfect sacrifice has brought us perfect reconciliation with God!

Let us turn and read Colossians 1:21-22.

21  And you, who once were alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now He has reconciled
22  in the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy, and
blameless, and above reproach in His sight:___

Let us pray.

Forgive us, Almighty God, for our sins. We get sick of them and frustrated with our own inability to completely overcome them. Strengthen us, dear Father, so that we will have more fortitude and courage to face temptation victoriously. Thank you, God of glory, for sharing your perfection and glory with us by sending Jesus. We praise you O God, our Rock and our Redeemer, for you have made us your children!

In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ we pray.

Amen.

 

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