She was an addict. Her body was worn by the use of drugs. Her children were no longer in her care. The man she married was worn and weary. She hit rock bottom and knew her life had to change. It was there, at the bottom of a self-inflicted pit that she met Jesus! True story!
How many of us have similar stories? No, maybe you're not an addict, but your choices reaped consequences that eventually knocked you to your knees. You found yourself grappling to stand again. And there, you came face to face with Jesus.
"Some of you were sick because you lived a bad life, your bodies feeling the effects of your sin; You couldn't stand the sight of food, so miserable you thought you'd be better off dead. Then you called out to GOD in your desperate condition; he got you out in the nick of time. He spoke the word that healed you, that pulled you back from the brink of death. So thank GOD for his marvelous love, for his miracle mercy to the children he loves; Offer thanksgiving sacrifices, tell the world what he's done--sing it out!" Psalm 107: 17-22 MSG
God's mercy is indescribable! We put ourselves into ridiculously painful situations; we break the heart of our creator. And then, he rescues us!
Oh, let us give thanks today for the redemptive love of our Father! Our sins, large and small, warrant separation from God, yet his mercy reaches down and rescues us.
Dear Heavenly Father,
We cannot express our thanks for your love and mercy. We go our own way, causing pain to ourselves and others. Yet you are gracious to find us in our broken state and lift us to our feet again. You graciously restore us; You give us new life and hope. We love you and praise your holy name.
Amen
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