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Tag Archives: mercy and grace
Would I Be Forgiven?
Luke 23:34 (NIV) Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” This is forgiveness, then and now. For you and me. Good morning, Lord. Forgive me my willful sins, my unintended sins, … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged forgiveness, Luke 23:34, mercy and grace
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Lent – A Season of Repentance
“Just as I am, thou wilt receive, wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve; because thy promise I believe, O Lamb of God, I come, I come.” Charlotte Elliott, 1836 Repentance opens the door to eternal life. Confession sets me free from … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Just As I Am, mercy and grace, pardon, repentance
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Jesus in the Old Testament: Commander of the Lord’s Army
Here’s another Christophany, a probable appearance of Jesus in the Old Testament, this time to Joshua: Joshua 5:113-14 (NLT) When Joshua was near the town of Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, Morning Prayer
Tagged Christophany, Commander of the Lord's army, Joshua 5:13-14, mercy and grace
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Who’s Not Counting?
The same God who keeps track of our tears and the hairs on our heads isn’t keeping count of our sins. Isaiah 43:25 (NIV) I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake, … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Isaiah 43:25, keeping count, mercy and grace, sins
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Guilt and Shame Meet Mercy and Grace
These parallel thoughts meet at the cross: Guilt: I have done something bad, committed an offence. Shame: I am a bad person, unworthy and unlovable. Mercy: God is not giving me the punishment I deserve. Grace: God is … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Lent, Morning Prayer
Tagged guilt and shame, Hebrews 12:2, mercy and grace
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