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June 9th – Psalm 51:12

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Psalm 51:12

After David had sinned greatly against God he pleaded to the Lord, “Restore to me the joy of your salvation.” A plea capturing the overwhelming joy that stems from knowing we are saved by God’s grace. This joy is a deep, abiding sense of peace and happiness, rooted in the assurance of our salvation and the unmerited favor we receive through Jesus’ sacrifice. When we reflect on the magnitude of Christ’s love, who gave His life so we might live, our hearts overflow with gratitude. This gratitude fuels our joy, reminding us that our sins are forgiven and we are reconciled with God. Even if we’ve lost this joy amid life’s struggles, we can reclaim it by revisiting the truth of our salvation. Through prayer, worship, and reading Scripture, we reconnect with the source of our joy; God’s unfailing love and grace. By focusing on the eternal hope we have in Christ, we can rise above our present challenges. With grateful hearts we embrace this joy, which uplifts our spirits, and empowers us to live victoriously.

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February 10th – Ephesians 2:4-5

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Ephesians 2:4-5

Even when we were eternally separated from God and dead in our sins, He loved us. So much so, that from the richness of His mercy and His unconditional love, God made us alive in Christ. Can there be a more beautiful truth? Despite our wickedness, and because He wishes for none to perish, God offers us salvation and the gift of eternal life. A gift free for us, but one that came at a very high cost to God. And all because He loves us with a love that surpasses all human comprehension, and one deeply rooted in grace and mercy. It’s because of His loving grace, that God reaches down and lifts us from the depths of spiritual separation. God’s divine love serves as the foundation of our faith, anchoring us securely in the assurance of His unmerited favor and undeserved kindness. It is this love that breathes life into the bones of our brokenness. And it is this love which fills us with the incomprehensible grace that bridges the gap between our imperfections and His perfect holiness.

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December 10th – Titus 2:11

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Titus 2:11

Christmas is a celebration of the divine grace manifested in the birth of Jesus Christ. He is the ultimate gift of salvation offered to all humanity. The decorations, joyous carols, and acts of kindness during this festive season are happy expressions of the grace that entered the world on that holy night. But in the midst of the celebrations, we are reminded that Christmas is not merely a historical event. Or a just a time to party and be merry. Instead, it’s a timeless revelation of God’s unmerited favor. Where He generously and lovingly extends the gift salvation to every heart willing to receive it. The grace revealed in the manger continues to resonate, inviting us to embrace the true meaning of Christmas. That Jesus isn’t just a part of Christmas. He is the heartbeat, the melody, and the reason for the season. The eternal gift of love wrapped in the simplicity of a manger. God’s only begotten Son, who came to bring joy, hope, and salvation to a world in desperate need of saving.

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August 31st – Colossians 3:5

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Colossians 3:5

“Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.”

Many Christians mistakenly believe that living under grace gives them carte blanche to live a life of sin. But as believers, we are called to a higher standard. One that reflects the power of Christ’s presence in us. Indulging in impurity, evil desires, and other sinful behaviors, contradicts the very essence of our faith. As recipients of His unmerited favor, we are called to honor the gift of grace by forsaking sinful behaviors that once defined us. Our newfound identity in Christ prompts us to let go of the old self and its passions. Embracing a life of sin contradicts the transformation that grace brings and diminishes the significance of Christ’s sacrifice. Instead, we are encouraged to walk in the light of His love. Allowing grace to be the catalyst for a life marked by purity, gratitude, and a desire to please God. Grace empowers us to overcome sin, not indulge in it, as we seek to live out the abundant and purposeful life that Christ offers us.

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June 14th – Ephesians 4:7

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Ephesians 4:7

“But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it.”

In her book “Forgiving What You Can’t Forget”, Lysa Terkeurst writes, “Left to my own deep, deep, woundedness, forgiveness can seem offensive, impossible, and one of the quickest ways to compound the unfairness of being wronged. I cry for fairness. I want blessings for those who follow the rules of life and love. I want correction for those who break them. Is that too much to ask?” When someone hurts us it’s natural to want to see them hurt in return. After all it is “an eye for an eye” right? Not for followers of Jesus. Everyone wants justice. To see the good rewarded and the wicked punished. But who gets to decide who deserves what? God. That’s who. Only He doles out perfect justice. And speaking of justice, it do us well to remember our own guilt and the abundance of unmerited favor and mercy made available to us daily through Christ. And just as God has generously forgiven us, He calls us to extend that same grace and forgiveness to others.

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