Thanksgiving In Rom 3 (April 10)

Thank God for Freedom From Sin

Paul begins by describing the
helpless condition of humanity. A
rebellious nature has led to rejectn
of the Creator & worship of creation
God in turn has permitted the
sinful nature of human beings
to express the fullness of its
corruption and the whole human
race stands helpless before God.
Truly, all have sinned and come
short of the glory of God (R3:23).

Lord, we’re Grateful for Your Mercy:
All have sinned; all fall short of
God’s glorious standard. Yet now
God in His Gracious kindness
declares us Not Guilty. He has
done this through Christ Jesus,
who has Freed Us by Taking Away
our sins. For God sent Jesus to
take the punishment for our sins…
We are made right with God
when we believe that Jesus
shed his blood, sacrificing his
life for us (Rom 3:23-25). Amen.

Father,thanks for loving us so much
that You make us right with You.
Because You are a just God and
could not simply overlook our sins,
You sent Your Son as the perfect
sacrifice to take the punishment
our sins required. Grateful your
Son not only Take Away all my sins;
but also remember them no more.
Because of Jesus’ death, You God
declares me Not Guilty; and sees
Christ’s righteousness instead of
my sin. Thanks for giving the Spirit
to empower me not to sin. Amen.

Lord, praise You for being Merciful.
And thank You for not giving me
the eternal death that I deserve;
instead I am given life in Christ.
Jesus had said blessed are the
merciful for they shall obtain mercy
Teach me to Be Merciful also by
overlooking the wrongs of others.
And grant me grace to be lavish
and willing to bless those who
don’t deserve blessing. Amen.

Lord, challenge us to Sow Seeds
of kindness so that people’s
hearts be softened & open to the
gospel which can set them free.
Open our spiritual eyes that we
might see those in our life who are
hurting & open to the Good News.
And grant us Courage to seize
every opportunity and share
the gospel message with them.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.