“From childhood we have watched as everything our ancestors worked for–their flocks and herds, their sons and daughters–was squandered on a delusion.” (Jeremiah 3:24)
Sin is not your friend. While it may seem enticing in the moment, bringing with it fleeting excitement, don’t be deceived into believing it is on your side. In the book of Jeremiah, God speaks to His people about their wrongful actions. Amidst His convicting words, He also reveals a promise of redemption—a time will come when they will turn back to Him. In that moment of turning, they will recognize the truth of their sinfulness and the heavy cost it carries. This realization is a crucial part of repentance; we begin to see our sin for what it truly is and understand our responsibility in the matter.
Our God is a God of hope and second chances. He yearns to transform our sin-stained lives into radiant gems of grace. Unlike the city in which I live, perpetually patching its roads with temporary fixes that never hold, our God is not interested in mere band-aids for our flawed nature. He offers us the gift of a brand new life. This transformation begins when we turn from the empty pursuits of sin and turn towards the mighty God who longs to save us. Have you made that turn? He is waiting for you with open arms. “He loves you.”
“God always provides a way of escape from our sin.”
Prayer:
Dear Jesus, I come before You acknowledging my need for Your forgiveness. I believe that You died on the cross for me, taking upon Yourself my sins so that I could be redeemed. I also believe that You rose from the dead, conquering sin and death, so that I could have new life in You. I recognize that I have strayed from Your path, and I am truly sorry for the wrongs I have committed. Please forgive me for my sins and cleanse my heart. Grant me the strength and resolve to follow You faithfully all the days of my life. Help me to turn away from the empty pursuits that lead me astray and to embrace the abundant life You offer. May my life reflect Your love and grace to those around me. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.
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Rob Lavallee
Scriptural Seeds Ministries
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