You Can Get There From Here

Day 213    Don’t Beat Yourself Up

Romans 8:1-2 (MSG)

^…….Those who enter into Christ's being-here-for-us no longer have to live under a continuous, low-lying black cloud. A new power is in operation. The Spirit of life in Christ, like a strong wind, has magnificently cleared the air, freeing you from a fated lifetime of brutal tyranny at the hands of sin and death.

Our forgiving God clears the air for us and puts us on our feet with a strong, fresh energy and desire to please Him.  I thank God that He did not leave us “helpless” but gave us the Holy Spirit to help us be successful over sin.

God doesn’t beat us up.  He is a forgiving God.  Think about it—God sent Jesus to the cross for the forgiveness of our sins.  He did not send Jesus to the cross so we could be beaten up with guilt and condemnation.

I know that this is contrary to the way of things in our society, but it is the way of God’s kingdom.  Our culture says,  “Bad person!  Bad!!!  You deserve what you are getting!!!  Just deserts,” etc.  God, in His mercy says,  “Come here!  Let me love you.  Your sin is forgiven.”

GPS  (Direction From God’s Word)

·         John 14:18 Amplified Bible

·         Romans 8: 1

·         Luke 15:11-24

Prayer Focus:

Thank Him for sending His Son to the cross so that you might be free of guilt and condemnation.  Ask Him to help you walk in the truth of Romans 8:1.