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Christian Devotional – October 15, 2016
Read Daniel chapter 9 VERSE: Daniel 9:9–The Lord our God is merciful and forgiving, even though we have rebelled against him. TRUTH: As we are seeing all that the Lord has done around us, we are forced to admit that we are rebellious. We are sinful and we do not do what God has commanded us to do. However, God is merciful. He will forgive us and He will move and work in our lives if we will acknowledge our sins and confess them to God. The question is not about God’s ability to forgive, or even His desire to forgive; the question is about our confession of our rebellion.…
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Christian Devotional – January 27, 2016
Read Genesis chapter 42 VERSE: Genesis 42:21–They said to one another, “Surely we are being punished because of our brother. We saw how distressed he was when he pleaded with us for his life, but we would not listen; that’s why this distress has come on us. TRUTH: Many years had passed since Joseph’s brothers had sold him into slavery, yet they remembered exactly what that day had been like and the expression on Joseph’s face. When we are doing things that we should not be doing, we are not able to easily move one and forget. If we have unconfessed sin in our lives, God will continue to bring…
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Christian Devotional – May 25, 2014
Read 1 John chapter 1 VERSE: 1 John 1:9–If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. TRUTH: Our responsibility is to confess, not ask for forgiveness. God promises us that He will forgive us and cleanse us if we will only confess. What does it mean to confess? When we confess, we see our sins as God sees them. We understand that God is holy and we recognize the gravity of our failings in comparison to Him. As we come to Him desiring to turn away from these sins, He hears us, forgives us, and purifies…
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Christian Devotional – January 28, 2014
Read Proverbs chapter 28 VERSE: Proverbs 28:13–Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy. TRUTH: We do not naturally think of humility and confession going together with prosperity, yet God’s word indicates that these are key ideas that lead to prosperity. If we are hiding our sins and not willing to confess them or to turn away from them, we will not be able to find mercy and forgiveness for the things we have done. The Lord desires that we confess our wrongs and reverse them so that He may show us mercy and restore our relationship with Him. RESPONSE: Father,…