March 25
Pray
for restoration.
Father
God, you planned for us to be as one, but we pushed you away. Since
the days of Adam, we've repeatedly done our own thing instead of
yours. Then we even run to hide from you, pretending we're
just fine the way we are –- even though we're struggling, incapable
of doing good as we'd like to. Completely incapable of pleasing you
with our lives, but either we're too proud or too afraid of you to
ask for help.
As a people, we tend to act like foolish children who
don't want to follow rules, but miss the acceptance of having an
enjoyable relationship which is produced by pleasing your parents.
You always love us, but we' had lost out by not being able to see joy
in your face when you look at us.
You
love us so much, you miss that relationship even more than we do!
Even though we're the ones who pushed you away, you bridged the gap!
You made a way for us to be close to you, as you'd always created us
to be. Your son, Jesus Christ is the one, perfect way.
Because you
sacrificed your son, we can be in your presence, and experience your
incredible love, without any fear of punishment or judgment. Through
faith in Jesus, we are welcomed into your loving embrace as easily as
he is. We can be one with you, Father, because you are in Jesus, and
now his Spirit is in us.
“So,
in faith we take incredible joy in the struggle. Each day, pressing
on through the leftover bits of our old, divisive ways to pursue full
restoration, encouraging each other to let go of the old and grab
hold of this new freedom to be unity with You and with each other.
With Your love growing in us we can be of one mind and live in
peace.” (2 Corinthians 13:11 -SPS)
Complete
this marvelous work made possible by Calvary! God, you are so good!
Thank you for wanting us back! Jesus, we celebrate your sacrifice for
us! Such love we cannot find anywhere else.
We
praise you, Risen Savior!
Amen!
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