** As is obvious sometimes I miss my daily study of the Word. Instead of putting myself down for it, I just pick back up.**
Where does my redemption come from? From my good works? No. From my heritage? No. My redemption is though His blood. Jesus' sacrifice of himself on my behalf. His blood- the pure, spotless lamb.
How are my trespasses forgiven? Again, through Christ's blood- not anything I can do to be forgiven.
Why? Why would Christ do this for me? Why would God send His only son to die for me? According to the riches of His grace that He lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding. I can't understand why He did what He did? In my human mind, it makes no sense. I am so not worthy of it, but He has all wisdom and understanding. And from that wisdom and understanding comes the grace that he LAVISHES- not just metes out- LAVISHES on us. On me.
His will is such a mystery. I can't fathom why He would do this for me, but He has made known how much He loves me and cares for me by showing me His will- which was for Christ to die for my sins. It was His good pleasure (I can just hear him saying "My Pleasure" when I say thank you) to do this for me- something He has planned out from the beginning of time. This ultimate sacrifice on my behalf- He already planned it out even before I needed it. He waited for the days of fulfillment and then willingly gave Himself.
Why? To bring everything together in the Messiah, both things in heaven and on earth in Him.
Bring heaven to earth, O Lord. Bring the peace of heaven to this earth. Bring the love of heaven to this earth. Bring the joy of heaven to this earth.
DAILY THANKS:
- New life- baby Brooklyn
- Relationship with my mother-in-law
- The opportunity to teach the Word to adult and youth alike
- Great discussion in parenting class
- Fridge full of food
- Kids home safely
DAILY PRAYER:
- No more migraines
- Sciatic relief
- No more bug bites
- Peace in our nation
- Comfort for those who are mourning
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