8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us.
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Life Lesson NKJV
As followers of Jesus we can be forgiven of all our mistakes.
We tend to think of grace pouring down over us as a one time event. If it was a one time event, we are in trouble. You see the grace of God is something that I need every day. We are told that the mercy of the Lord endures forever. That means it will never grow too small or be worn out. As we look at the life of Peter, we see a man that failed and then got up. There is a hope in that for us. We often count ourselves out when the Lord has not counted us out. There is no one beyond the reach of His grace. If this includes Peter and his denials, it includes us and our misbehaviors. Though we struggle and though we sometimes fail, we can live in this knowledge. We have 24/7 access to His love and forgiveness. We live in the grip of His grace.
Isa 1:18 "Come now, and let us reason together," says the LORD, "Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They shall be as wool. NKJV
Lord, May we run often to the throne of grace that we may be forgiven of every thing that hinders us in running the race. In Jesus' name, Amen
