Thoughts for Life: The Forgiveness of Christ

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

The Forgiveness of Christ

Max Lucado shares that some believe:
"Their dilemma was: “I know the Bible
says I’m forgiven. But my conscience says
I’m not!”

If this question hits home… If you
haven’t accepted God’s forgiveness,
you’re doomed to live in fear.

And no pill or pep talk can set you at ease.

Am I right? You may deaden the fear, but you
can’t remove it.

Only God’s grace can do that!

Have you accepted the forgiveness of Christ? If not, do it! The
Bible says “If we confess our sins, God is faithful–not just to
forgive us, but He cleanses us from all unrighteousness!"
I John 1:9

Make it your simple prayer: Dear Father, I need forgiveness. I
admit I’ve turned away from you. Forgive me, please. I place
my soul in Your hands and I trust in your grace. Through Jesus,
I pray. Amen.

Now! Live forgiven!

From Max on Life (Nov 28, 2012)

Listen to UpWords with Max Lucado
at OnePlace.com

(Used by permission. Google image and emphasis added)

"Confession isn’t telling God what he doesn’t know. That’s
impossible. It’s not pointing fingers at others without pointing
any at me. That may feel good, but it doesn’t promote healing.
Confession is a radical reliance on grace—a trust in God’s
goodness. The truth is, confessors find a freedom that deniers
don’t!" [Also by Max Lucado, 1/04/13]

Today's quotes - Our Daily Bread: 12/21/12

"Instead of hurling angry words

That wound and stir up strife,

Use words of kindness, filled with love,

That heal and nourish life. - Sper

Kind hearts are the gardens; kind thoughts are the roots;
kind words are the flowers; kind deeds are the fruits."

"Holy Spirit, we need Your help. Guard our hearts

and minds today. Help us control our thoughts and

words so that we might lift others up and show them

who You are and what You've done in us. Amen.

Wholesome words flow out of a life made new."

1/23/13 Our Daily Bread

Our thought for today: Declare God's truth over a bad situation.

Tomorrow’s post: Prophesying to Bones and Breath Dutch
Sheets

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