As far as the
east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions
from us.
Psalm 103:12
When we ask for mercy and forgiveness, we receive it. God actually
puts up with quite a bit from us. He created us and certainly
understands the frailty of our human nature. God forgives, and
restores us. We on the other hand are not always as forgiving of
ourselves or others. We all have something in our past, which if
paraded to the world would cause us humiliation. It is a good thing
that God does not parade our sins before the world. He removes them,
and casts them away. He forgets, and so should we. You may have
spent years in disobedience and rebellion, and traveled a rather
rough and bumpy road before arriving at the conclusion, that you
needed God in your life. It is in this place, where you heard a
quiet voice, whisper your name, with hands extended, picking you up,
brushing you off, and embracing you. The scars from the past are
covered in the love of Jesus Christ, and will never prevent any of
us from being in His service.
Prayer
Lord forgive us for judging others, and ourselves according to the
past. You have extended mercy to each of us. You have cleaned us up,
and prepared us for Your service. Give us the wisdom, courage, and
strength to accomplish all that You have purposed for us. In Jesus
name, Amen.
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