The second of my three imaginary steps to the throne of grace: repentance.
Luke 18:13 (ESV)
God, be merciful to me, a sinner!
We recognize our sin and look to Holy God for salvation and forgiveness.
As the old hymn says, “Holy, holy, holy! merciful and mighty!” We repent and He is merciful.
Good morning, Lord. In Your great mercy, You don’t give me the punishment I deserve — thank You! I stand before the throne of grace, not because I am good, but because You are merciful. As Elvina Hall wrote so many years ago, “Jesus paid it all, all to Him I owe.” Yes indeed, Lord, I owe it all to You.
