Absorb, ponder, “behold what great love the Father has lavished on us” (1Jn.3:1). “It is God who works in you, both to will and accomplish his good pleasure” (Phil.2:13). “The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever” (Ps.138:8).
Heavenly Father, on this chilly, snowy (in some places!) February Friday, it’s a huge gift to live without doubting, fearing, or having to guess what you think about us. Because of the Gospel, we live in your 100% favor 100% of the time. No more “He loves me, He loves me not.”
The burden of our guilt, shame, and failures have been lifted, replaced with your unwavering delight. Posing and pretending have been crushed under the weight of your eternal welcome and lavish love. What relief… what freedom… what peace we have.
Your currency is grace, your “pockets” are full, and your generosity is limitless. You will stay on a grace-riches spending spree until you take us Home. Hallelujah… Jesus’ saving work is finished for us, and the Spirit’s transforming work continues in us until the Day of all things new and beautiful (Rev.21:5, Eccl.3:11), and you remain in sovereign control over us. May the rest we have in the Gospel mark the rest of our days with…
Faith expressing itself in love.
Hope expressing itself in mission.
Grace expressing itself in kindness.
Peace expressing itself in faith and trust.
Humility expressing itself in quick repentances.
We are loved, yours, grateful, and Home-ward bound. SO Very Amen.