devotional stuff

From my devotionals on Feb the 4th...

It Can Be Fixed

Her mother worked for days making her a new school dress. Finally it was finished and ready to be worn. Giggling with excitement, she asked if she could wear it the next day. "Yes," was the answer, "but stay off the sliding board during playtime. You already have one torn dress. Let's keep this one nice."

However, playtime proved too tempting. Despite her mother's instructions, she climbed to the top of the slide and began a fast descent. It was then she heard a loud tearing noise. Later that evening, tears filled her mother's eyes as she studied the gaping hole. "It will take some effort, but I believe it can be fixed."

Even as a child, she was shocked at her mother's response. She expected punishment but received grace instead. While climbing into bed the next evening, she noticed the dress, mended and hanging in her closet. An attached note read: "Honey, I love you. Mom."

Maybe you have torn a gaping hole in the side of your life, and you think nothing can mend it. God can and will. He has already attached His note of love to your heart through the death of His Son. If you will listen, you will hear His voice: "(Your name), I love you. Come to Me and I will mend your life and make you whole again."

Heavenly Father, through Jesus You provided the way for me to come with the torn fragments of my life. I wait before You right now. Make me whole again.



A Done Deal

Isaiah 43:25 -
I, even I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake; and I will not remember your sins.

God never ridicules us or makes us feel unworthy. Instead, we read these words of Jesus:

Just as the Father has loved Me, I have also loved you; abide in My love. (John 15:9)

If you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; and you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. (John 8:31-32)

I have called you friends, for all things that I have heard from My Father I have made known to you. (John 15:15)

Love and truth. God is love and the source of all truth. The truth He has for you is the same love He has for His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. He gives you this love through His grace and mercy. It is a pure love, not tainted by guilt or obligation.

Regardless of how deep your past transgression may be, God is near to free you with the truth of His Word. Nothing is stronger than His love. When He forgives, He forgets (Ps. 103:12; Isa. 43:25). Once you have confessed sin, there is no need to beg or plead for His forgiveness. It is a done deal!

You can walk freely in the light of His love because He calls you His child. Your life is inscribed within the palm of His hand.

You are the apple of His eye; all of heaven rejoices at the sight of your name written in the Lamb's blood.

O God, thank You for freeing me from sin with the power of Your Word. As I journey down life's road, let me walk freely in the light of Your love. Make me secure in my relationship with You.