Our
sin is sad. Our sin is shameful. Can anything be done about our sin?
When, Lord, we think about our sin, help us to remember this: You have
done something about our sin. Our sin threatens to overwhelm us. we feel
like we're going down. We don't have a chance. we can't do anything
about it. We can't - but You can! You can - because You have! When Jesus
died and rose again, He triumphed over sin. He won the victory for us.
That was a long time ago - but it's still the reason we believe that
Your triumph can become real in us and through us. What You did then,
You can still do now. You raised Jesus from the dead. Give us Your
strength to "walk with You in newness of life" (Romans 6:4).
You call us, Lord, to return to You. You promise to welcome us (2 Chronicles 30:9). Where does our returning come from? Where does our rejoicing come from? They both come from You. You put it into our hearts - to return to You (2 Chronicles 30:12). What joy there is for us when we return to You - "The good Lord pardons every one who sets his heart to seek God" (2 Chronicles 30:18-19).
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